California History Timeline, April 10 to April 17

April 10 Parks in 1871  William Hammond Hall’s maps and surveys of Golden Gate Park were accepted. Transportation in 1878 The California Street Cable Railroad Company started service. On opening day, 11,000 people rode the 1.7 mile line to the top of Nob Hill where the Bonanza Kings were building palatial homes. Festivals in 1894 La Fiesta […]