Taking a few steps back from the super up close view from my phone to bring you a glimpse of historic downtown Marysville, California.
During the Gold Rush many Chinese immigrants began to settle in the area between the Feather and Yuba Rivers and the gold mines of the Sierra Nevada foothills. The influence of Chinese aesthetic is evident in the architectural design of the buildings in the downtown area.
If I got in closer you could see the Chinese lettering on the small building to the left. My mistake. I’m still a novice with this Nikon.
“The permanent Chinese population in town rose to around one thousand by 1860. Marysville became Sam Fou, the third most important city for Chinese in California.” –National Register of Historic Places in Yuba County, California
I’ll post more pictures from my morning in Marysville soon! If you like these snap shots you may also enjoy seeing the once beautiful Hotel Marysville I initially shared with you a couple years ago.
Which Nikon body do you use, Sandra? I still use my old Nikon D3300 body, it still does everything I need to do.
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That’s the exact camera I have, John. I need to brush up on how to use it in manual. I took a class a couple years ago and have forgotten just about everything I learned. 🤪
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Honestly, I too need to learn the other functions too Sandra. I should already know more about it.
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You don’t need to change a thing your shots are beautiful!
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I really like these scenes, Sandra!
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Thank you, Mark! It’s a really old town. Lots of history. Fun learning more about it. Working out another post on the area tonight.
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It’s very interesting, the story of the Chinese in the West. We’ve run into some really amazing places in our wanderings – an old temple/museum that still operates up in the northern California mountains (Weaverville Joss House) and a museum that maintains a Chinese doctor’s office and home just as it was in the very old days, in eastern Oregon (Kam Wah Chung Heritage Site). I recommend both if you’re ever nearby. Your photos and processing are very nice for the subject. Thanks for the follow!
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Thank you so much for the thoughtful recommendations. And especially for stopping by to say hello. I love receiving feedback!
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Some great buildings here.
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Thank you Abbi! I love old brick buildings too.
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https://texantales.com/2014/02/19/california-on-my-mind-texas-in-my-heart/
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Thank you for the link! I enjoyed reading it.
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I do truly love your blog Sandra. It always inspires me to say/write something. Not sure this is good news for your readers, but it makes me happy. I need to spend more and more and more time here, perusin’ for a bruisin’.
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Lance! You are always welcome! I am so happy to hear your voice again on WP. So many great stories you have shared and you have always been such an encouraging spirit. I have always enjoyed our visits! Please take good care!
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