Inroads: The Coming of Railroads to the San Lorenzo Valley

By Speaker Bruce MacGregor, Author & Railroad Historian

Santa Cruz County’s largest watershed — the San Lorenzo River basin — had lured developers with the promise of a simple, low cost route to transport its wealth in timber products. In photographs and narrative, MacGregor will tell the story of that development layer by layer, leading up to the coming of the railroad in the 1870’s and Santa Cruz County’s emergence as one of the largest industrial producers in the State.

Saturday March 28 from 2-4 p.m. ar Park Hall
9400 Mill St, Ben Lomond.
Presented by the San Lorenzo Valley Museum

Tickets: $25.00 — general public, $20.00 – SLV Members, students (showing student id) and seniors 65+. Ticket price includes refreshments and wine.

Tickets can be purchased on our website, www.slvmuseum.com using a credit card, at the SLV Museum, or at the door. Ticket price includes wine and refreshments. For more info please call the SLV Museum at 831-338-8382.

The last time Bruce spoke it was standing room only. Don’t miss this lecture on early San Lorenzo Valley history and the political, cultural, economic environment that brought the narrow gauge up the valley. Get your tickets early.

Thank you to the sponsors of this lecture: Tyrolean Inn and Henflings

Let your local businesses know you appreciate them supporting our local museum and its mission to bring in interesting and knowledgeable speakers to share San Lorenzo Valley history with the community.