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Presentations
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Rich Gulch, Frenchtown, Spanishtown and Yankee Hill
Early settlers and their history.
History Snapshots
FlashcardsThe Dome Store
The Dome Store History
The Dome Plant in Concow – Before it was the dome store, it was a plant to manufacture geodesic domes in the 1970s. After you watch the presentation come back to read the booklet on Cathedralite Domes from 1976.
Big Bar and Pulga
This is a Power Point presentation on the history of Big Bar and Pulga. Also included are the King, Gramps and Reynolds family histories. Photos courtesy of Ernie Reynolds who grew up in Pulga. Also contributing were Jeff Evans and Geneva Harris.
Big Bar and Pulga
This is a Power Point presentation on the history of Big Bar and Pulga. Also included are the King, Gramps and Reynolds family histories. Photos courtesy of Ernie Reynolds who grew up in Pulga. Also contributing were Jeff Evans and Geneva Harris.
Going Around The Bend
Western Pacific Railroad
Pictures of the Western Pacific Railroad between 1950 and 1990 going around the Big Bend in The Feather River. See the March 2017 newsletter for an article related to these slides and life on the other side of the river at Big Bend by Jim Lekas!
founded in 1852
The Banner Mine
Founded in 1852, was the first really financially successful mining operation in Butte County. This 12- minute video offers a glimpse into early hard rock mining in Butte County.
Cherokee & Concow Dam 1853 to 1924
Cherokee and the Concow Valley’s early history is linked by the need for water to support hydraulic mining operations. This Power Point presentation tells the story.