Pioneer Log Cabin in Golden Gate Park
San Sabastian Avenue
I found this cabin that was visited by my ancestors that may have been members of the Association of Pioneer Women of California. I could have brought my daughter and newborn grandson here – after we went to the Stuttmeister crypt in Colma.
Carl Janke and family are mentioned, but, Janke is spelled Janki. I will get this corrected. I am looking at having my grandson, Tyler Hunt, designated a National Treasure. I will write Governor Newsom – and the Japanese Government. As it is, this is Tyler’s reseme. He is….The Giant of the Woods! He is the great, great, grandson of Carl Janke, who bones need to be exhumed from the mass-grave in Redwood City, and a DNA test conducted. Perhaps our remains can find a home amonmst…
THE PIONEER MOTHERS?
Tyler will guard them…..till the day he passes on to….Heritage Heaven!
John Presco
President: Royal Rosamond Press
Table of Contents Previous | Next Random Click to enlarge image Elizabeth D. Johnson Birth Place: Germany Pioneer Father: Carl August Janki Birth Place: Germany Date of Arrival in California: Sept. 12, 1850 Pioneer Mother: Anna Dorthea Peterson Birth Place: Germany Date of Arrival in California: Sept. 12, 1850 Death: Father: Belmont 1881; Mother: […]
In 1972, faced with the possibility of the park being re-zoned for offices and apartments, concerned citizens campaigned to save it, and in 1973, the park and old Manor House were designated city landmarks. Today, the Twin Pines Park is headquarters for a number of civic and artistic endeavors serving Belmont’s population of 27,000.
Despite the recent gentrification of Belmont — delis, cell phone stores, bistros and coffee houses not withstanding — the most glamorous thing about the town remains the legendary Billy Ralston and his estate.
Bay from Belmont hills showing Red Rock Hill. Doris Vannier has picture of sister Florence, when 6 years old, during dedication of cabin in Golden Gate Park for California Pioneers . Bill Knowland is holding her hand. Ellie will have picture copied . Tom Seivert mentioned picture of people in grandstand at dog track from Earl Miller . Doris Vannier said there were more people at the dog track than lived in Belmont. There were thousands. Eve Sterry discussed Historical Bay Tree in the Park . Doris Vannier told of Carl Janke & wife being buried there before being moved to Union Cemetery in R.C. Denny suggested further discussion & permission from City Council . Tom suggested that this was a good idea and should be put on the agenda for new business
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Park Picnic Area Information
The expansive field of the Pioneer Log Cabin picnic area is framed at the back by tall trees and nested up against the picturesque Pioneer Log Cabin, making it one of the prettiest gathering spots in all of Golden Gate Park. The Pioneer Log Cabin’s grass, tables and grills offer the perfect San Francisco lawn party spot – book it today!
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Association of Pioneer Women of California
As preparations were being made for the commemoration of California’s Golden Jubilee (celebrating fifty years of statehood on September 9, 1900), a letter printed in a San Francisco newspaper asked why “no provisions had been made for the pioneer mothers” and, in turn, The Association of Pioneer Women of California was formed. Their mission was to collect and preserve the reminiscences of women arriving in California before January 1, 1854.The founding members of The Association of Pioneer Women of California and their women descendants had a log cabin erected in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, where they hosted events honoring the contributions of pioneer women. Although the organization disbanded in 1970s, the log cabin remains popular with park visitors.
Of greater interest to historians, however, are the hundreds of first-person accounts, detailed descriptions, and engaging reminiscences that the organization collected from its members and compiled in a large book. These handwritten entries, all from the unique perspective of a pioneer woman or her daughter, create a more complete and balanced understanding of our shared history; previous records of this time were most often written by, and about, men. Recently donated to our research library by the estate of the organization’s last president, the ledger is being exhibited and published online for the first time.
The Ledger
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On January 15, 2008, the Alice Phelan Sullivan Library received a call from Mr. Ivo Stipinovich informing us that his aunt, Lorna Claire Stipinovich, had passed away and that it was her wish that we receive the records of The Association of Pioneer Women of California (of which she had been its final president). The Library happily accepted the donation knowing that the Association was one of the earliest organizations of women descendants of Gold Rush pioneers. The collection is comprised not only of the cloth-bound book featured on this website, but also Association bylaws, business receipts, minutes, and plans for the Log Cabin they designed and built in Golden Gate Park (where their meetings were held, and which still stands today).
The Association’s book contains over 800 accounts of their members’ journeys to California and their lives after arriving. It is also a trove of genealogical detail. The entire collection is a unique and significant addition to the state’s history of women Pioneers and The Society of California Pioneers is honored to make it available for researchers.
A brief note on methodology: Our transcripts are an attempt to make the content of the book accessible to a wide audience regardless of geography or ability. The formatting standards we’ve adopted aim to balance fidelity to the handwritten text while also translating its content to improve access. Please email info@californiapioneers.org to suggest revisions.
A Living Human Treasure is, according to UNESCO, a person who possesses to a high degree the knowledge and skills required for performing or re-creating specific elements of the intangible cultural heritage.[1][2] This title or a form of it is awarded by the nation’s government to a person who is regarded as a national treasure while still alive. The title is also known as Living National Treasure.
History
In 1950, the government of Japan began to designate certain individuals or groups who embodied intangible national cultural values as living human treasures. This was supplementary to buildings or places of great cultural and historical value that were designated as national treasures. Living Human Treasures thus became eligible for special protection and government support.[3] Some of the ancient protected crafts initially were pottery, music, handmade paper, dolls, and swordmaking, but have been expanded to also include song, dance, cuisine, and other categories.[citation needed]
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