FRIENDS-SANTA CRUZ STATE PRK

CAPITOLA, CA

Castroville / Japanese Schoolhouse internment cycle (# 0028) A fascinating, and very under-utilized, historical site in Castroville, which is on the way to Monterey, CA. I fortunately discovered it, and a number of other places related to Japanese and Chinese history in California, just by searching through <u><a href="https://www.hmdb.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">The Historical Marker Database</a></u>. Japanese laborers had been migrating to this area since the late 1800’s as tenant farmers (the primary crop remains artichokes). By the 1930’s there were enough Japanese families that they wanted a schoolhouse to preserve history and also to provide a community for their children that was safe from the local hostility. The “Japanese Schoolhouse,” founded in 1936, was short-lived since in 1942 all Japanese were ordered to be interred, due to the war with Japan. Historical Marker <u>”<a href="https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=63772" rel="noreferrer nofollow">For the Sake of the Children</a>”</u> provides a good description of the history of the area. Note that the schoolhouse is sometimes referred to as the Castroville Japanese Language School. Use the <i>Castroville Japanese Schoolhouse</i> tag to connect the pictures.
Castroville / Japanese Schoolhouse internment cycle (# 0028) Credit: DB's travels

Friends of Santa Cruz State Park is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the preservation of the natural and cultural resources of the Santa Cruz State Park in Capitola, California. The park is located in the heart of the Monterey Bay region, and encompasses two miles of beautiful coastline, two miles of the San Lorenzo River, and more than 2,000 acres of land. It is home to diverse wildlife and plants, and features a variety of recreational activities including picnicking, swimming, fishing, boating, camping, hiking, biking, and more.

The park is also home to a variety of cultural resources, including several historic sites and structures, such as the Santa Cruz Mission, the Santa Cruz Whaling Station, the Capitola Beach Pavilion, and the Santa Cruz Lighthouse. The Friends of Santa Cruz State Park works to conserve and protect these cultural and natural resources, and to ensure the park remains an enjoyable place for visitors.

The Friends of Santa Cruz State Park also organizes special events throughout the year, such as the annual Earth Day Celebration, the Whale Festival, the Capitola Art and Wine Festival, and other family-friendly activities. In addition, they offer educational programs, such as nature walks and talks, field trips, and other outdoor activities.

The Friends of Santa Cruz State Park is an active and passionate group that works to ensure the park remains a safe and enjoyable place for visitors to enjoy and explore.

FRIENDS-SANTA CRUZ STATE PRK is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CAPITOLA CA. US MID #8400600452

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Castroville / Japanese Schoolhouse internment cycle (# 0028) A fascinating, and very under-utilized, historical site in Castroville, which is on the way to Monterey, CA. I fortunately discovered it, and a number of other places related to Japanese and Chinese history in California, just by searching through <u><a href="https://www.hmdb.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">The Historical Marker Database</a></u>. Japanese laborers had been migrating to this area since the late 1800’s as tenant farmers (the primary crop remains artichokes). By the 1930’s there were enough Japanese families that they wanted a schoolhouse to preserve history and also to provide a community for their children that was safe from the local hostility. The “Japanese Schoolhouse,” founded in 1936, was short-lived since in 1942 all Japanese were ordered to be interred, due to the war with Japan. Historical Marker <u>”<a href="https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=63772" rel="noreferrer nofollow">For the Sake of the Children</a>”</u> provides a good description of the history of the area. Note that the schoolhouse is sometimes referred to as the Castroville Japanese Language School. Use the <i>Castroville Japanese Schoolhouse</i> tag to connect the pictures.
King size waves, Santa Cruz, California
el20190722162500A Entering the wharf in Santa Cruz
Turkey Vultures Fighting Over a Carcass at Almaden Lake
Suburbia's nocturnal spirits Last October I went to the picturesque town of Carmel on the California to attend the opening reception and artist talk at the exhibition of Bill Owens on Suburbia. On the way back I drove by a liquor store in Moss Landing, turned back, and took some handheld photos at low light. I processed a balanced and a paintery HDR photo from two RAW exposures, blended them selectively, and carefully adjusted the color balance and curves. I welcome and appreciate constructive comments. <i>Thank you for visiting - ♡ with gratitude! Fave if you like it, add comments below, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/qualityhdr/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">like the Facebook page</a>, order beautiful HDR prints at <a href="http://qualityhdr.com/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">qualityHDR.com</a>.</i> -- ƒ/4.0, 50 mm, 1/90, 1/350 sec, ISO 1600, Sony A7 II, Canon 50mm f0.95 "Dream Lens", HDR, 2 RAW exposures, _DSC0518_9_hdr2bal1pai5i.jpg -- CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, © 2022 Peter Thoeny, Quality HDR Photography
Ephemeral dream in January we went to the Uvas Canyon County Park in Morgan Hill, located in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area, California. The creek had a lot of water because of extended rain. I processed a balanced, a paintery and a photographic HDR photo from a RAW exposure, blended them selectively, and carefully adjusted the color balance and curves. I welcome and appreciate constructive comments. <i>Thank you for visiting - ♡ with gratitude! Fave if you like it, add comments below, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/qualityhdr/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">like the Facebook page</a>, order beautiful HDR prints at <a href="http://qualityhdr.com/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">qualityHDR.com</a>.</i> -- ƒ/8.0, 50 mm, 20 sec, ISO 50, Sony A7 II, Canon 50mm f0.95 "Dream Lens", 1 RAW exposure, _DSC3230_hdr1bal1pai5pho1g.jpg -- CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, © 2023 Peter Thoeny, Quality HDR Photography
Santa Cruz / surf’s edge (# 2023) Same house as adjacent picture, just pulled back some to show beach culture. If you zoom in on the left side of the picture, you can see quite a few surfers waiting for a wave in an area that looks not very promising in terms of wave action. And then at the bottom, you can see it’s a popular sunning area – the high that April day was around 70F, but luckily almost no breeze.
Giant Dipper, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
UC Santa Cruz
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FRIENDS-SANTA CRUZ STATE PRK
1500 PARK AVE
CAPITOLA
CA
95010

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MID # 8400600452
Name FRIENDS-SANTA CRUZ STATE PRK
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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LAT/LONG 36.979691, -121.938856
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 087
US Census Tract: 121800
US Census Block: 1000