Sierra Park I.O.O.F. Sierra Camp Subdivision

Historic Photos and Documents

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The Black & White photos below were taken on The BIG DAY, June 26, 1949, during the initial sale of the lots. The photos were taken by Joe Brick. The original prints are in the possession of Clare Smith. The prints were given to Clare by Joe Brick's daughter-in-law, Janet Brick.

These images were scanned at 75 DPI from the original 8"x10" prints. To see higher resolution images, click on the selections below each photo.

Technical Information: Scanned images of these photos are also available in the following DPI: 300 and 600.

Prepairing for the initial sale of the lots -- Mid-afternoon, June 26, 1949
This photo appears to have been taken from an area between the old Fire Station and the Apple Orchard near what is now Old Jordan Way. Note the Apple Orchard in the background on the left.
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The initial sale of the lots -- June 26, 1949
This photo appears to have been taken from an area between the old Fire Station and the Apple Orchard near what is now Old Jordan Way.
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This photo was taken from near what is now Jordan Way East between Jesse and Joesph. Note the apple orchard on the right -- Early afternoon, June 26, 1949
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This photo was taken from near what is now Jordan Way East between Jesse and Joesph. Note the apple orchard on the right, and the Oak tree on the left that is near where the parking lot is now located -- Early afternoon, June 26, 1949
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This photo appears to have been taken from an area on or near Jordan Way West, near where Wheeler Road now connects. Note the Oak tree on the left that is near where the parking lot is now located, and that the pond has not yet been built -- Mid-afternoon, June 26, 1949
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This photo appears to have been taken from an area on or near Jordan Way West, near where Wheeler Road now connects. Note that the pond has not yet been built -- Early afternoon, June 26, 1949
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This photo was taken from someware on Jordan Way East, looking across the meadow and future location of the pond -- June 26, 1949
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This photo appears to have been taken from someware on Jordan Way East, looking across the meadow -- June 26, 1949
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This is the front of the Sales Brochure that was distributed to attract prospective buyers. Circa July 1950. The original Sales Brochure is in the possession of Claire Smith. The Sales Brochure was given to Claire by Joe Brick's daughter. This image was scanned at 75 DPI from an original copy of the brochure. To see the entire brochure in higher resolution, click below:
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600 DPI (PDF 2.5 MB)




This is the front of the By-Laws and Rules and Regulations of the OFSRA 1966 that was distributed to Members. The original By-Laws and Rules and Regulations of the OFSRA 1956 is in the possession of Larry Giacomino. The By-Laws and Rules and Regulations of the OFSRA 1956 was in Larry's Cabin when he purchased it. This image was scanned at 75 DPI from an original copy of the By-Laws and Rules and Regulations of the OFSRA 1956. To see the entire document in higher resolution, click below:
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This is the front of the By-Laws and Rules and Regulations of the OFSRA 1966 that was distributed to Members. The original By-Laws and Rules and Regulations of the OFSRA 1966 is in the possession of Charles Varvayanis. The By-Laws and Rules and Regulations of the OFSRA 1966 was donated to Charles by Shirlene Caston, daughter of Dorothy Goff in 2006. This image was scanned at 75 DPI from an original copy of the By-Laws and Rules and Regulations of the OFSRA 1966. To see the entire document in higher resolution, click below:
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This is the front of the Recreation Hall Dedication Invitation that was distributed to Members. The original Recreation Hall Dedication Invitation is in the possession of Charles Varvayanis. The Recreation Hall Dedication Invitation was donated to Charles by Elsie Manning in 2007. This image was scanned at 75 DPI from an original copy of Recreation Hall Dedication Invitation. To see the entire document in higher resolution, click below:
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Historical Documents

Property Sale - House and cabins next to Sylvan Lodge to Elbert Cisco - 12/22/1953 (PDF 344 KB)
Property Sale - House and cabins next to Sylvan Lodge to Elbert Cisco - 12/4/1953 (PDF 235 KB)
Property Sale - House and cabins next to Sylvan Lodge to Elbert Cisco - 12/3/1953 (PDF 279 KB)
Law Suit of King versus, Graves, Hawley and IOOF and Lawrence - Notes - 10/1950 (PDF 1.07 MB)
King vs Odd Fellows - 10/31/1950 (PDF 74.2 KB)
King vs Odd Fellows - 9/30/1950 (PDF 186 KB)
Law Suit of King versus, Graves, Hawley and IOOF and Lawrence - 8/16/1949 (PDF 512 KB)
Payments to Evelyn M. Hawley - 7/13/1949 (PDF 366 KB)
Odd Fellows Sierra Recreation Association - Subdivision - 7/13/1949 (PDF 449 KB)


If you know anything more about these photos and/or documnets, or the people and/or the events depicted within them, please contact:

Charles Varvayanis
P.O. Box 395, Long Barn, CA  95335
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Phone:  (209) 586-3782
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