Los Alamos is a small town on its way to big things. It is a growing tourist destination yet retains its pastoral charm. The history of the Los Alamos Valley can be viewed as a microcosm of the history of California; for it contains within its span Chumash Indians; mission neophytes and horse herds; Spanish land grants; cattle ranches; vaqueros; bandits; oil bonanzas; a narrow-gauge railroad; fertile soil for bountiful crops; vast vineyards; tourism; and even an element of Hollywood. Its location on the Central Coast of California means sunny skies; cool evenings; and cool; damp breezes. The character and resilience of the Los Alamos Valley inhabitants; however; is the real story. Theirs is a history of intermingling cultures and races; a steadfast preservation of traditions; and a pioneer streak of stubborn perseverance in the face of natural and economic adversity. The images in this book were gathered as the result of a community effort.
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