Augustus T. Dowd could scarcely believe his eyes when he stumbled upon one of naturersquo;s majestic wonders in 1852. Hunting down a wounded bear in the hills above the mining camp of Murphys; Dowd instead found a tree of mammoth proportions. After initial skepticism about the size of these trees; news of Dowdrsquo;s discovery quickly spread. Local businessmen soon acquired the grove of 100 mammoth trees; or giant sequoia; and built accommodations for travelers. Thus began one of Californiarsquo;s earliest tourist attractions in 1853. Dedicated as a California State Park in 1931; Calaveras Big Trees State Park hosts 250;000 annual visitors who come from around the world to marvel at these wondrous giants in their magnificent natural surroundings.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great way to learn about Beaver Falls.PABy ScoobVery well researched and written book on pretty much all things of the history of Beaver Falls.PAWhether you were born and raised here or are new to the town. this is a good book about the history of Beaver Falls.PAThis is a good book especially with the ever growing list of disappearing things and places in and around Beaver Falls.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Fun book with lots of historyBy Len FeldmanI bought this book to learn more about the history of my hometown. No book can be comprehensive. but I learned a lot that I didnt know about Beaver Falls. especially from the World War II era and before.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. it is nice to have so much to rememberBy Cheryl DorothyThis was my home town. it is nice to have so much to remember
