May 11, 1960 (8 pages)

Aud. ~ Dayer! ! IL Serving the communities of Nevada City, . . » COMBINED Grass Vall . Valley, Red Dog, You Bet, Town Talk, Gl Graniteville, North San Juan, North Bloomfield, Humbug, Relief Hill, Washin, Chicago Park, Wolf, Christmas Hill, Liberty Hill, Sailor F t, Lake City, Selby . Hill, Brandy Flat, Sebastopol, Quaker Hill, Willow Valley, Newtown, Indian Flat, Bridgeport, Birchville, Se! enbrook, Little York, Cherokee, Mooney Flat, Sweetland, Al ROULH 25 gton, Blue Tent, LaBarr Meadows, Cedar Ridge, Union Hill, Peardale, Summit City, Walloupa, Gouge Eye, Lime Kiln Flat, Grizzly Hill, Gold Flat, Soggsville, Gold Bar, Lowell Hill, Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat, pha, Omega, French C8 Bourbon Hill, Scotch Hill, North Columbia, Columbia Remington Hill, Anthony House, Delirium Tremens. Vol. 34 No. 19 10 Cents a Copy "THE PAPER WITH THE PICTURES" Published Weekly Nevada City, Wednesday, May 11, 1960 vision. of. Highways' artistic idea of the . CALAMITY CUT---This is what some have called in the Diproposed freeway in: Nevada City. The highway, as shown, would trench under Broad Street, bisecting the city. The road present Sacramento St., with the Old at lower right is the Brewery on the right and the Plaza Grocery on the left. Broad Street becomes an overpass near the\brick portion of the National Hotel in left foreground. Commercial Street may be and Nevada and Boulder Streets at right seen at left centér, Votes New Hearing The Nevada City Council Monday night directed Mayor Robert Carr to set a SEARLS LETTER Gentlemen: As a subscriber to your “Nugget” combined with the “Nevada County Citizen,” I read of the threat to Nevada City in the construction of the proposed Freeway. No knowing what else to do, I have written the Governor in accordance with the enclosed copy, and hope that some action may be taken to modify the route, I congratulate you upon your attitude and effective editorials. Very truly yours, Carroll Searls. May 2, 1960. Dear Governor Brown: My attention has lately been called to the proposed construction of the Freeway by the State of California to and through Nevada City. It is astonishing to see the amceunt of destruction which the contemplated route will impose on the City. ’ Iam only one of a group of native born and outlanders who have learned to love Nevada City for its historic simplicity, its. beautiful setting and its loyal and kindly people. I share their concern at the havoc and confusion about to. be caused by the inexorable TELEGRAM SENT MAY 6, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MANY PE®PLEIN GRASS ALTOGETHER OR DELAY SCHEDULED TO BEGIN IN VADA CITY TY NUGGET REPLY RECEIVED MAY 6-_ CONSTRUCTION OF FREE TOR STATE FREEWAY PLEDGE The following telegrams were sent and received in Nevada City\on Friday, May 6. They were read to the Nevada City council Monday night by Ed C. Uren. 1960--a.m. TO: FRANK A, CHAMBERS, CHIEF DEPUTY DIRECTOR WORKS SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA VALLEY AND NEVADA CITY ARE AFRAID THAT ANY CONCERTED PUBLIC OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED FREEWAY ROUTE THROUGH DOWNTOWN NEVADA CITY WILL CAUSE THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO ABANDON THE PROJECT ITS CONSTRUCTION, NOW 3 TO 5. YEARS. REQUEST NOTICE FROM YOU OR THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS THAT IF RESPONSIBLE NEVADA CITY . GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS REQUEST :A REVIEW OF THE FREEWA Y ROUTE, AND IF THEHIGHWAY COMMISSION DECIDES SUCH A REVIEW IS WARRANTED, NO SUCH DISCRIMINATION AS IS FEARED WILL TAKE PLACE, (signed) ED C, UREN, FORMER CITY ENGINEER, NEALFRED HELLER, PUBLISHER, NEVADA COUNp.m. REPLYING YOUR TELEGRAM, YOU AND CITIZENS OF NEVADA CITY ARE DEFINITELY ASSURED THAT NEITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMISSION, NOR THE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS WILL IN ANY MANNER ACT ADVERSELY TO THE PROJECT OR UNDULY DELAY WAY IN NEVADA CITY IF LOCAL INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO REQUEST THROUGH APPROPRIATE CHANNALS A RBVIEW OF ADOPTED ROUTE LOCATION, (signed) FRANK A, CHAMBERS, CHIEF DEPUTY DIRECdetermination of the Freeway authorities and their engineérs to bisect the City and to isolate the remwhich will not only preserve the City intact, but provide facilities for transportation which will meet nants. all reasonable requirements. It is hard to believe that 7 would jike to see them try these skilled engineers are ang 1 would like to have unable to substitute a route you give them orders to see with appropriate accesses y.2) they can do. I am sure Nevada City will cooperate in any reasonable solution of ‘this problem. Wil] you let me known what action you take on this appeal? With many thanks and all g00d wishes, Carroll Searls public hearing on the downtown freeway route, ; The move followed presentation to the council of a Nevada County Historical Society resolution opposing the downtown route; reading to the council by Mrs. Lucille Christie of copy sent to H.P. Davis of a letter opposing the freeway which was sent to Gov. Edmund G. Brown by Carroll Searls; reading to the council by Ed Uren of a telegram from Frank A. Chambers, chief duputy of California 's Department of Public Works, assuring the city that freeway construction would not be delayed nor discarded if the residents of Nevada City through proper channels reopened the route discussion; and presentation to the council by Alfred E. Heller of a George Mathis waterwheel park alternative for the plaza area now a part of the freeway rights of way. date in the near future for a i FREEWAY PUBLIC HEARING STATE PLEDGES NO PROJECT ba ~ i . ! WATERWHEEL AND PICNIC AND PARKING AREA are suggested Weather Nevada City 'Max. Min. Rain May4 56 38 -11 Mays 60 31 -May6 69 37 -May7 74 46 ++ Mays 70 43 -May9 73 39 7. Mayl0 = =77 40 “Raip to date. . wy 43. 90 Rain last year. . 35.61 Grass Valley May4 57 38 wt May5 62 38 =o May6 70 44 tele May7 15 53 me May8 712 48 *% May9 14 48 “4 Mayl0 78 52 aa Rain to date. .. 46.37 Rain last year. . 35.53 The council meeting overflowed into the hall outside the second story council chambers with more than 25 persons attending the meeting. Mayor Carr placed himself solidly behind the present freeway route, cafling it "Progress". He suggested moving the Ott building and chopping down the hundred year old sequoia tree that annually serves. the city as its Christmas Tree. One tree shouldn't stand in the way of progress, he said. Carr received support fromBeverly Barry in the audience who, favored the downtown freeway route. Numerous others from the audience spoke, all opposed to the downtown route. The four councilmen each jindicated a desire to allow full public expression on the issue, andto follow the dictates of the majority. Councilman William Mul-. lis moved that the Highway Commission be asked to review the routing through Nevada City. He explained to the council that the intervening years since original adoption of the route has given people time to think over the various aspects conhected with the freeway and the city. Mullis explained his move Was to bring the issue toa public hearing at state level . Councilman Jack Brickell Suggested the city first take public hearing action before reopening the case with the State body. Councilman Ben ago, still hold. PR DELA soseeeOr This? by artist George Mathis as substitutes for freeway in the Plaza area. Mathis and others believe that such a development would draw tourists and business to the town instead of routing travelers throughit, and under it. As shown, present Broad St. bridge across Deer Creek is directly behind waterwheel. Plaza Grocery is mostly hidden by shrubbery in right foreground. Assay office is at right center. Excellent, muchneeded parking could alsobe developed to right of Assay Office at site of auto parts garage, now being torn down. Parking area also is possible behind National Hotel Annex, on landnow a art of the freeway route. Pledges of hardware, lumber and labor for such a waterwheel, made several years THIS RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE FREEWAY ROUTE THROUGH NEVADA CITY WAS PASSED LAST THURSDAY at the May meeting of the Nevada County Historical Society at the Nevada City Elementary School. The ressolution was presented by Elza Kilroy, President, at the Suggestion of the society board of directors. Motion to adopt the resolution was made by Albert Johnson, Nevada City Attorney, with historian Sven Skaar seconding. There was some discussion of the freeway, with Mrs. Lucille Christie and others speaking against the route and Herbert Nile in favor. The resolution passed by about 4to 1, with five or six voting no. Dr. Danial Hirsch showed colored slides depicting a freighter cruise through the Panama Canal, An invitation to the society to take part inthe dedication ofa plaque on June 18 at the site of the historic George __ (Continued on Page 4) Donner camp near Donner 4 GARB eee ey Historical Society Resolution RESOLUTION CONCERNING NEVADA CITY FREEWAY WHEREAS, one of the basic aims of the Nevada County Historical Society is the preservation of historic sites and protection of traditional places which should be preserved for posterity; and WHEREAS, it appears that a broad freeway through’: Nevada City would destroy several landmarks and seriously damage the charm of the community; therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Nevada County. Historical Society go on record, as strongly as possible, in opposition to this planned freeway, and be it further RESOLVED. THAT ‘THIS OBJECTION TO THE FREEWAY NOT BE INTERPRETED. AS QUESTIONING THE NEED OF IMPROVED HIGHWAY FACILITIES IN THE AREA, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Nevada County Historical Society transmit its feelings to Governor Edmund G. Brown, the State Highway Commission, the Division of Beaches and Parks, the California Historical Society, the Honorable Board of Supervisors and City Council, the City Planning Commission, State Senator Ronald — Cameron, Assemblyman Paul J. Lunardi, and such other agencies concerned in such matters; and be it — further _ : _ RESOLVED, that this document be spread across. the minutes. of this Society for all men to see. Dated: May 5, 1960. By: ELZA KILROY, . OMISED

Aud. ~ Dayer! ! IL Serving the communities of Nevada City, . . » COMBINED Grass Vall . Valley, Red Dog, You Bet, Town Talk, Gl Graniteville, North San Juan, North Bloomfield, Humbug, Relief Hill, Washin, Chicago Park, Wolf, Christmas Hill, Liberty Hill, Sailor F t, Lake City, Selby . Hill, Brandy Flat, Sebastopol, Quaker Hill, Willow Valley, Newtown, Indian Flat, Bridgeport, Birchville, Se! enbrook, Little York, Cherokee, Mooney Flat, Sweetland, Al ROULH 25 gton, Blue Tent, LaBarr Meadows, Cedar Ridge, Union Hill, Peardale, Summit City, Walloupa, Gouge Eye, Lime Kiln Flat, Grizzly Hill, Gold Flat, Soggsville, Gold Bar, Lowell Hill, Moore's Flat, Orleans Flat, pha, Omega, French C8 Bourbon Hill, Scotch Hill, North Columbia, Columbia Remington Hill, Anthony House, Delirium Tremens. Vol. 34 No. 19 10 Cents a Copy "THE PAPER WITH THE PICTURES" Published Weekly Nevada City, Wednesday, May 11, 1960 vision. of. Highways' artistic idea of the . CALAMITY CUT---This is what some have called in the Diproposed freeway in: Nevada City. The highway, as shown, would trench under Broad Street, bisecting the city. The road present Sacramento St., with the Old at lower right is the Brewery on the right and the Plaza Grocery on the left. Broad Street becomes an overpass near the\brick portion of the National Hotel in left foreground. Commercial Street may be and Nevada and Boulder Streets at right seen at left centér, Votes New Hearing The Nevada City Council Monday night directed Mayor Robert Carr to set a SEARLS LETTER Gentlemen: As a subscriber to your “Nugget” combined with the “Nevada County Citizen,” I read of the threat to Nevada City in the construction of the proposed Freeway. No knowing what else to do, I have written the Governor in accordance with the enclosed copy, and hope that some action may be taken to modify the route, I congratulate you upon your attitude and effective editorials. Very truly yours, Carroll Searls. May 2, 1960. Dear Governor Brown: My attention has lately been called to the proposed construction of the Freeway by the State of California to and through Nevada City. It is astonishing to see the amceunt of destruction which the contemplated route will impose on the City. ’ Iam only one of a group of native born and outlanders who have learned to love Nevada City for its historic simplicity, its. beautiful setting and its loyal and kindly people. I share their concern at the havoc and confusion about to. be caused by the inexorable TELEGRAM SENT MAY 6, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC MANY PE®PLEIN GRASS ALTOGETHER OR DELAY SCHEDULED TO BEGIN IN VADA CITY TY NUGGET REPLY RECEIVED MAY 6-_ CONSTRUCTION OF FREE TOR STATE FREEWAY PLEDGE The following telegrams were sent and received in Nevada City\on Friday, May 6. They were read to the Nevada City council Monday night by Ed C. Uren. 1960--a.m. TO: FRANK A, CHAMBERS, CHIEF DEPUTY DIRECTOR WORKS SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA VALLEY AND NEVADA CITY ARE AFRAID THAT ANY CONCERTED PUBLIC OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED FREEWAY ROUTE THROUGH DOWNTOWN NEVADA CITY WILL CAUSE THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION TO ABANDON THE PROJECT ITS CONSTRUCTION, NOW 3 TO 5. YEARS. REQUEST NOTICE FROM YOU OR THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS THAT IF RESPONSIBLE NEVADA CITY . GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS REQUEST :A REVIEW OF THE FREEWA Y ROUTE, AND IF THEHIGHWAY COMMISSION DECIDES SUCH A REVIEW IS WARRANTED, NO SUCH DISCRIMINATION AS IS FEARED WILL TAKE PLACE, (signed) ED C, UREN, FORMER CITY ENGINEER, NEALFRED HELLER, PUBLISHER, NEVADA COUNp.m. REPLYING YOUR TELEGRAM, YOU AND CITIZENS OF NEVADA CITY ARE DEFINITELY ASSURED THAT NEITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMISSION, NOR THE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS WILL IN ANY MANNER ACT ADVERSELY TO THE PROJECT OR UNDULY DELAY WAY IN NEVADA CITY IF LOCAL INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO REQUEST THROUGH APPROPRIATE CHANNALS A RBVIEW OF ADOPTED ROUTE LOCATION, (signed) FRANK A, CHAMBERS, CHIEF DEPUTY DIRECdetermination of the Freeway authorities and their engineérs to bisect the City and to isolate the remwhich will not only preserve the City intact, but provide facilities for transportation which will meet nants. all reasonable requirements. It is hard to believe that 7 would jike to see them try these skilled engineers are ang 1 would like to have unable to substitute a route you give them orders to see with appropriate accesses y.2) they can do. I am sure Nevada City will cooperate in any reasonable solution of ‘this problem. Wil] you let me known what action you take on this appeal? With many thanks and all g00d wishes, Carroll Searls public hearing on the downtown freeway route, ; The move followed presentation to the council of a Nevada County Historical Society resolution opposing the downtown route; reading to the council by Mrs. Lucille Christie of copy sent to H.P. Davis of a letter opposing the freeway which was sent to Gov. Edmund G. Brown by Carroll Searls; reading to the council by Ed Uren of a telegram from Frank A. Chambers, chief duputy of California 's Department of Public Works, assuring the city that freeway construction would

not be delayed nor discarded if the residents of Nevada City through proper channels reopened the route discussion; and presentation to the council by Alfred E. Heller of a George Mathis waterwheel park alternative for the plaza area now a part of the freeway rights of way. date in the near future for a i FREEWAY PUBLIC HEARING STATE PLEDGES NO PROJECT ba ~ i . ! WATERWHEEL AND PICNIC AND PARKING AREA are suggested Weather Nevada City 'Max. Min. Rain May4 56 38 -11 Mays 60 31 -May6 69 37 -May7 74 46 ++ Mays 70 43 -May9 73 39 7. Mayl0 = =77 40 “Raip to date.. . wy 43. 90 Rain last year.. . 35.61 Grass Valley May4 57 38 wt May5 62 38 =o May6 70 44 tele May7 15 53 me May8 712 48 *% May9 14 48 “4 Mayl0 78 52 aa Rain to date. ... 46.37 Rain last year. .. 35.53 The council meeting overflowed into the hall outside the second story council chambers with more than 25 persons attending the meeting. Mayor Carr placed himself solidly behind the present freeway route, cafling it "Progress". He suggested moving the Ott building and chopping down the hundred year old sequoia tree that annually serves. the city as its Christmas Tree. One tree shouldn't stand in the way of progress, he said. Carr received support fromBeverly Barry in the audience who, favored the downtown freeway route. Numerous others from the audience spoke, all opposed to the downtown route. The four councilmen each jindicated a desire to allow full public expression on the issue, andto follow the dictates of the majority. Councilman William Mul-. lis moved that the Highway Commission be asked to review the routing through Nevada City. He explained to the council that the intervening years since original adoption of the route has given people time to think over the various aspects conhected with the freeway and the city. Mullis explained his move Was to bring the issue toa public hearing at state level . Councilman Jack Brickell Suggested the city first take public hearing action before reopening the case with the State body. Councilman Ben ago, still hold. PR DELA soseeeOr This? by artist George Mathis as substitutes for freeway in the Plaza area. Mathis and others believe that such a development would draw tourists and business to the town instead of routing travelers throughit, and under it. As shown, present Broad St. bridge across Deer Creek is directly behind waterwheel. Plaza Grocery is mostly hidden by shrubbery in right foreground. Assay office is at right center. Excellent, muchneeded parking could alsobe developed to right of Assay Office at site of auto parts garage, now being torn down. Parking area also is possible behind National Hotel Annex, on landnow a art of the freeway route. Pledges of hardware, lumber and labor for such a waterwheel, made several years THIS RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE FREEWAY ROUTE THROUGH NEVADA CITY WAS PASSED LAST THURSDAY at the May meeting of the Nevada County Historical Society at the Nevada City Elementary School. The ressolution was presented by Elza Kilroy, President, at the Suggestion of the society board of directors. Motion to adopt the resolution was made by Albert Johnson, Nevada City Attorney, with historian Sven Skaar seconding. There was some discussion of the freeway, with Mrs. Lucille Christie and others speaking against the route and Herbert Nile in favor. The resolution passed by about 4to 1, with five or six voting no. Dr. Danial Hirsch showed colored slides depicting a freighter cruise through the Panama Canal, An invitation to the society to take part inthe dedication ofa plaque on June 18 at the site of the historic George __ (Continued on Page 4) Donner camp near Donner 4 GARB eee ey Historical Society Resolution RESOLUTION CONCERNING NEVADA CITY FREEWAY WHEREAS, one of the basic aims of the Nevada County Historical Society is the preservation of historic sites and protection of traditional places which should be preserved for posterity; and WHEREAS, it appears that a broad freeway through’: Nevada City would destroy several landmarks and seriously damage the charm of the community; therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Nevada County. Historical Society go on record, as strongly as possible, in opposition to this planned freeway, and be it further RESOLVED. THAT ‘THIS OBJECTION TO THE FREEWAY NOT BE INTERPRETED. AS QUESTIONING THE NEED OF IMPROVED HIGHWAY FACILITIES IN THE AREA, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Nevada County Historical Society transmit its feelings to Governor Edmund G. Brown, the State Highway Commission, the Division of Beaches and Parks, the California Historical Society, the Honorable Board of Supervisors and City Council, the City Planning Commission, State Senator Ronald — Cameron, Assemblyman Paul J. Lunardi, and such other agencies concerned in such matters; and be it — further _ : _ RESOLVED, that this document be spread across. the minutes. of this Society for all men to see. Dated: May 5, 1960. By: ELZA KILROY, . OMISED