Hooverville

1934-1935 -- Hooverville  A "Hooverville" was a shanty town built during the Great Depression by the homeless in the United States. They were named after Herbert Hoover, who was President of the United States during the onset of…

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Life on the Hill – 1930s

Growth on “The Crest” By the 1930s, Suncrest and La Cresta were two thriving, distinct communities, each with its own water supply, clubhouse, and store. Soon more and more folk found that permanent…

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Water- A Valuable Commodity

Water - A Precious Commodity Jerry Cornelius – digging wells Old water pipe that was replaced Water bill from the La Cresta Water Company Water – A Critical Factor -…

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Early Businesses on the Hill

Over the years many businesses have come and gone on the hill.  Our small population and quick proximity to town makes it hard for businesses to survive.  The Echo Ranch…

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