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Paso Robles

HISTORY Even though Paso Robles has been regarded as California's hot “new” destination, Paso remains true to its roots and maverick nature. Healthful hot springs, bountiful crops and hard-working cowboys and cowgirls are not just a part of our heritage, but are also an integral part of our community today. Since day one, Paso Robles has been known as a place to rejuvenate and relax. The native Salinan Indians called the region “the Springs,” and in the 1700s they enlightened Spain's Franciscan padres about the health benefits of the region's abundant thermal waters. The padres, in turn, planted the region's first vineyards and taught the Indians about cattle ranching, farming and winemaking. Indeed, the Mission-era fermentation vats can still be seen at nearby Mission San Miguel. founders Town Founders (from left) Daniel Blackburn, James Blackburn and Drury James (uncle to the outlaw Jesse James) bathhouse The Bathhouse building still stands at the corner of 11th and Pine and now houses a popular candy shop. By the mid 1800s, settlers of European descent joined the Native American, Mexican and Spanish residents in farming the region. Meanwhile, tourists came in greater numbers to enjoy “El Paso de Robles Hot and Cold Sulphur Springs and the Only Natural Mud Baths in the World,” which had been developed and advertised by prominent local land owners Daniel D. Blackburn and Drury James (the uncle of the outlaw Jesse James), who envisioned a planned spa community. By the time the railroad arrived in the late 1880s, Blackburn and James had attracted investors to help establish the beginnings of a town with first-class amenities. They saw to the city’s incorporation in 1889; designed the town’s City Park (then fenced by a hedge of cacti); and, in 1891, built an extensive bathhouse over the sulphur spring as well as the three-story Hotel El Paso de Robles, which is today the Paso Robles Inn. During this era, Paso Robles also grew to be called “Almond City” as it possessed the world's largest concentration of almond orchards, a title that would stick until the Central Valley gained access to plentiful irrigation. The 1880s also welcomed the city's first commercial wineries. Andrew York established Ascension Winery at what is now York Mountain Winery. The Nerellis, Dusis, Martinellis, Busis, Vostis and Bianchis are just some of the other families that launched Paso Robles wineries in the early twentieth century. Still more attention was drawn to the region in the 1920s when Ignacy Paderewski, the famous Polish statesman and concert pianist, purchased 2,000 acres and planted Petite Sirah and Zinfandel on his Rancho San Ignacio Vineyard in the Adelaide area west of Paso Robles. And, with his performances at the Paso Robles Inn, he became a fixture amid the inn's glittering scene, which entertained the likes of Jack Dempsey, President Theodore Roosevelt, Douglas Fairbanks, Boris Karloff, Bob Hope, Clark Gable, and even the Pittsburgh Pirates during their spring training. The city's population hovered at around 3,000 until the 1940s, when the development of the U.S. Army's nearby Camp Roberts infused new people and development into the area. The famed California Mid-State Fair began in 1946 and continues to be a vibrant part of the community. Today, Paso Robles is a bustling city of 29,950 residents in the heart of a wine country with more than 200 wineries and more than 26,000 vineyard acres. Hot springs spa treatments are still available at the Paso Robles Inn and River Oaks Hot Springs Spa, and City Park remains the heart of our community.

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HISTORY Even though Paso Robles has been regarded as California's hot “new” destination, Paso remains true to its roots and maverick nature. Healthful hot springs, bountiful crops and hard-working cowboys and cowgirls are not just a part of our heritage, but are also an integral part of our community today. Since day one, Paso Robles has been known as a place to rejuvenate and relax. The native Salinan Indians called the region “the Springs,” and in the 1700s they enlightened Spain's Franciscan padres about the health benefits of the region's abundant thermal waters. The padres, in turn, planted the region's first vineyards and taught the Indians about cattle ranching, farming and winemaking. Indeed, the Mission-era fermentation vats can still be seen at nearby Mission San Miguel. founders Town Founders (from left) Daniel Blackburn, James Blackburn and Drury James (uncle to the outlaw Jesse James) bathhouse The Bathhouse building still stands at the corner of 11th and Pine and now houses a popular candy shop. By the mid 1800s, settlers of European descent joined the Native American, Mexican and Spanish residents in farming the region. Meanwhile, tourists came in greater numbers to enjoy “El Paso de Robles Hot and Cold Sulphur Springs and the Only Natural Mud Baths in the World,” which had been developed and advertised by prominent local land owners Daniel D. Blackburn and Drury James (the uncle of the outlaw Jesse James), who envisioned a planned spa community. By the time the railroad arrived in the late 1880s, Blackburn and James had attracted investors to help establish the beginnings of a town with first-class amenities. They saw to the city’s incorporation in 1889; designed the town’s City Park (then fenced by a hedge of cacti); and, in 1891, built an extensive bathhouse over the sulphur spring as well as the three-story Hotel El Paso de Robles, which is today the Paso Robles Inn. During this era, Paso Robles also grew to be called “Almond City” as it possessed the world's largest concentration of almond orchards, a title that would stick until the Central Valley gained access to plentiful irrigation. The 1880s also welcomed the city's first commercial wineries. Andrew York established Ascension Winery at what is now York Mountain Winery. The Nerellis, Dusis, Martinellis, Busis, Vostis and Bianchis are just some of the other families that launched Paso Robles wineries in the early twentieth century. Still more attention was drawn to the region in the 1920s when Ignacy Paderewski, the famous Polish statesman and concert pianist, purchased 2,000 acres and planted Petite Sirah and Zinfandel on his Rancho San Ignacio Vineyard in the Adelaide area west of Paso Robles. And, with his performances at the Paso Robles Inn, he became a fixture amid the inn's glittering scene, which entertained the likes of Jack Dempsey, President Theodore Roosevelt, Douglas Fairbanks, Boris Karloff, Bob Hope, Clark Gable, and even the Pittsburgh Pirates during their spring training. The city's population hovered at around 3,000 until the 1940s, when the development of the U.S. Army's nearby Camp Roberts infused new people and development into the area. The famed California Mid-State Fair began in 1946 and continues to be a vibrant part of the community. Today, Paso Robles is a bustling city of 29,950 residents in the heart of a wine country with more than 200 wineries and more than 26,000 vineyard acres. Hot springs spa treatments are still available at the Paso Robles Inn and River Oaks Hot Springs Spa, and City Park remains the heart of our community.

Paso Robles

Pioneer Day was established in 1931 and it still the largest community event of the year.

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Pioneer Day was established in 1931 and it still the largest community event of the year.

Paso Robles

frank-and-jesse-james A photo of Frank and Jesse James Part of the interesting landscape of early downtown Paso Robles are the properties at 1234, 1236 and 1238 Pine Street. All three properties are on located the east side of the street, mid-block between 12th and 13th streets. 13th Street used to be the old Bakersfield Highway. During the 1880’s, stage coaches would turn and head south down Pine Street on their way to local hotels and the train station after reaching town. This two-story structure is of the oldest buildings in downtown Paso Robles. 1234 Pine street is the oldest standing wooden building in the downtown area. The building says it was built in 1860, but looks to go back to maybe 1856 or 1857. The buildings at 1236 and 1238 Pine Street at one time were the oldest brick buildings in town, which leaves the opportunity for sure for some spirits from the past looming over and around this part of the three historic lots in downtown Paso. The saloon’s original owner, J. Campbell, who owned several other saloons, built the old brick building. During the booming health resort era the old brick building was used as a candy and gift store, a card room, a billiard parlor and a saloon. The history of mud baths, hot and cold springs, medicine shows, drug stores selling health remedies, elixirs, snake doctor oils, bottled water from the springs and the things you would expect in a health resort during the 1880s. Hazel Horn, past chair of the Paso Robles Main Street Association’s Design Committee, said “The late 1800’s saw a raw, ‘Wild West’ section of California being tamed. Cattlemen drove herds into town, did their errands, and partook of refreshments in Mr. Campbell’s Saloon. There were over 15 saloons in town, most on Pine Street and 3 banks. Horse races were held along Pine Street every Saturday as entertainment for the cattlemen, ranchers, and townsfolk.” Every Saturday on Pine Street, also known as “skid row,” there were horse races and street dances for the cattlemen, ranchers, railroad workers, miners, town folks and the many tourists flocking to the area for the hot springs resorts

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Paso Robles

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frank-and-jesse-james A photo of Frank and Jesse James Part of the interesting landscape of early downtown Paso Robles are the properties at 1234, 1236 and 1238 Pine Street. All three properties are on located the east side of the street, mid-block between 12th and 13th streets. 13th Street used to be the old Bakersfield Highway. During the 1880’s, stage coaches would turn and head south down Pine Street on their way to local hotels and the train station after reaching town. This two-story structure is of the oldest buildings in downtown Paso Robles. 1234 Pine street is the oldest standing wooden building in the downtown area. The building says it was built in 1860, but looks to go back to maybe 1856 or 1857. The buildings at 1236 and 1238 Pine Street at one time were the oldest brick buildings in town, which leaves the opportunity for sure for some spirits from the past looming over and around this part of the three historic lots in downtown Paso. The saloon’s original owner, J. Campbell, who owned several other saloons, built the old brick building. During the booming health resort era the old brick building was used as a candy and gift store, a card room, a billiard parlor and a saloon. The history of mud baths, hot and cold springs, medicine shows, drug stores selling health remedies, elixirs, snake doctor oils, bottled water from the springs and the things you would expect in a health resort during the 1880s. Hazel Horn, past chair of the Paso Robles Main Street Association’s Design Committee, said “The late 1800’s saw a raw, ‘Wild West’ section of California being tamed. Cattlemen drove herds into town, did their errands, and partook of refreshments in Mr. Campbell’s Saloon. There were over 15 saloons in town, most on Pine Street and 3 banks. Horse races were held along Pine Street every Saturday as entertainment for the cattlemen, ranchers, and townsfolk.” Every Saturday on Pine Street, also known as “skid row,” there were horse races and street dances for the cattlemen, ranchers, railroad workers, miners, town folks and the many tourists flocking to the area for the hot springs resorts