We all know that Placer County is rich with history. Every town that has carved out a niche has transformed itself into a growing community that embraces the past, but moves forward with the future. If you look at the restaurants, diners, and yes, dives, that have once called Placer […]
The History of Roseville Part Three
For the past two weeks, we have shared our research regarding Roseville’s history from its humble beginnings, with the mysterious name Grinders, to the growth spurt after the depression that was mentioned in last week’s blog. This week is the third and final part of the series. At least for […]
The History of Roseville Part Two
After Roseville was incorporated in 1909, expansion began with the townsfolk completing over 100 buildings including the Pacific Fruit Express Building in 1913, which was then the largest ice-manufacturing planet anywhere in the world. Up until then, downtown Roseville only had a few buildings, including the Old W.A. Thomas Store, […]
The History of Roseville Part One
Even if you have lived in Placer County your entire life, you may not know the history of one of the best places on the planet. This week we’re going to talk about Roseville’s history. Originally known as, “Grinders, Roseville Junction, and Junction,” Roseville began as a stagecoach town and […]