A feature of the Monterey Peninsula Toy Box

Bits-O'-History

Interesting things that happened on the Monterey Peninsula
Colton Hall
A fairly good picture of Colton Hall drawn by Mr. Toy himself.

"A nation that forgets its past can function no better than an individual with amnesia."

~David McCullough

Mr. Toy thinks you'll find these four bits to be both amusing and informative.

How a Monterey hotel saved the Carmel Mission
(and what's the deal with the roof?)

The Abalone Song
Includes printable sheet music!
You can also join in the fun by submitting your own verses.

Mary Austin's Pacific Grove Report.
Written in 1914, it still applies today.

Window on the Bay: the lost opportunity
Monterey could have bought it for a tiny fraction of what it's paying now.




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Recommended for history buffs:
These books and videos may be found at almost any local bookstore.
Highlighted titles are also available through our Toy Box Store.

BOOKS

VIDEOS
  • Don't Pave Main Street
    A documentary of Carmel's history narrated by Clint Eastwood.

  • The Last Days of Old Cannery Row
    A record of Cannery Row in 1969 by local filmmaker John Harris.

  • Monterey Pop
    The famous documentary of the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival.
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    Many more books on local history, art, literature,
    travel, comics & more can be had from the
    Monterey Peninsula Toy Box Store!