Wandering Lizard
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An Online Magazine with Information relating to attractions, lodging, dining,
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Duncans Mills. This entire area was once part of the enormous Don Muniz Mexican Land Grant. In 1877 Alexander Duncan established a sawmill here and the town of Duncan's Mills was born. Lumber was sent down to the growing city of San Francisco. |
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The railroad arrived at about the same time and at its zenith the town boasted two hotels, a general store, a saloon, a meat market, blacksmith, livery stable and a notion shop. |
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The worldwide depression of the early twentieth century forced the abandonment of the town, but fortunately in 1971 it began to be restored. |
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Today this small hamlet has an authentic Northwest Pacific Rail Depot and several original cars from the old line. A California State Park Ranger Station is located in one of the old railway buildings as is a California State Park Store with an excellent selection of books and maps about the area. There are several restaurants, a few gift stores, and a country store that is an excellent source for a picnic lunch. |
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Cristalen believes all information to be correct
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