A Contest of Speed The Central Pacific’s rails were laid alongside and crossed the earlier excavation and short trackage of Judah’s California Central near Roseville. The CP then continued its route on to Rocklin and Auburn. It became apparent that…
Sacramento Valley Railroad: Part 5 – The Central Pacific Takes Over
The Sacramento Valley Railroad is Sold Viewing this as only a temporary set-back, the optimistic Lester Robinson and his Placerville supporters formed the San Francisco & Washoe Railroad to build eastward to Virginia City, and sought legislation to financially assist…
The Sacramento Valley Railroad; Part 6 – The Rails Reach Placerville, But at a High Cost
Lawsuits and Lawsuits, But Success at Last In 1873, the holders of the P&SVRR bonds sued the County of El Dorado and the City of Placerville, to recover the entire amount due in principal and interest. The county defended the…
Illuminare Winery – Camino
“Nice people with great wine” – Doug Noble After the recent “Bring out the Barrel” wine tasting event put on by the El Dorado Winery Association, a number of people commented that the winery that they enjoyed the most was…
Sierra Nevada House – Coloma
“All great change in America begins at the dinner table.” — Ronald Reagan Sierra Nevada House A week ago the new owners of the Sierra Nevada House, Keith Merson and Kristi Warren, along with their Executive Chef Diana Greer, invited…
Wanderings: Burger King – Roseville
I drove a friend to Roseville for minor surgery a couple of weeks ago and while waiting, decided to walk to the nearest Burger King for a bite to eat. It was around 10:30 a.m. and after looking at the…