Dissecting the Dream: Fact, Fiction and Placerita’s Golden Oak

According to the official record, Francisco Lopez made California’s first documented discovery of gold in 1842 in Placerita Canyon. But what do we really know about it?

In this presentation sponsored by the Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates, Dr. Alan Pollack, president of the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, shares his research.

2 Comments for PCNCA Lecture Series: Dissecting the Dream: Fact, Fiction and Placerita’s Golden Oak

jacqueline says:

July 7, 2016 at 11:30 am

Try Schwald Genealogy….
Jacqueline Saldana says:

July 6, 2016 at 4:06 pm

I am interested in more information.

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