California's Gold

Season 9

1998 · 12 episodes · 5h 36m in all

Episodes

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   1. California Monuments

   4 Jan 1998 · 28 min

   Huell travels the state to explore historic landmarks and roadside monuments, discovering the unique regional stories, local legends, and communities behind each plaque. [Production Code 901]

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   2. Chaffey Communities

   1 Feb 1998 · 28 min

   Huell visits the historic agricultural communities of Ontario and Upland to explore the engineering legacy of the Chaffey brothers, who revolutionized local irrigation and colony design. [Production Code 902]

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   3. Fort MacArthur

   1 Mar 1998 · 28 min

   Huell takes an extensive tour of the historic coastal defense installations at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro, exploring its massive concrete gun batteries and military museum. [Production Code 903]

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   4. California Grapes

   5 Apr 1998 · 28 min

   Huell digs into the rich agricultural roots of the state's viticulture industry, profiling historic vineyards, unique grape varieties, and the pioneers of California winemaking. [Production Code 904]

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   5. State Capitol Restoration

   3 May 1998 · 28 min

   Huell goes behind the scenes at the State Capitol in Sacramento to highlight the monumental architectural restoration projects preserving its historic legislative chambers. [Production Code 905]

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   6. Historic Highways

   7 Jun 1998 · 28 min

   Huell hits the road to trace the remnants of California's oldest highway systems, exploring the roadside culture, vintage architecture, and scenic paths of early transit. [Production Code 906]

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   7. Yosemite Update

   5 Jul 1998 · 28 min

   Huell returns to Yosemite National Park to check on the recovery of the valley floor following historic seasonal floods, tracking the ongoing ecological and park management efforts. [Production Code 907]

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   8. Sacramento River Update

   2 Aug 1998 · 28 min

   Huell boards a boat once more to explore new dynamic conservation programs and changing community structures transforming the historic towns along the Sacramento River. [Production Code 908]

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   9. San Andreas Fault Update

   6 Sept 1998 · 28 min

   Huell reconnects with seismologists to take a closer look at new geological discoveries, fault monitoring technology, and physical land movements along the San Andreas Fault. [Production Code 909]

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    10. Golden Gate Park Update

    4 Oct 1998 · 28 min

    Huell heads back into San Francisco's massive urban sanctuary to showcase the preservation of its historic windmills and the botanical wonders inside the Conservatory of Flowers. [Production Code 910]

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    11. Bridgeport Update

    1 Nov 1998 · 28 min

    Huell returns to the high-desert country of Mono County to experience the stunning autumn landscapes and look into ongoing preservation efforts in the historic town of Bridgeport. [Production Code 911]

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    12. McCloud Update

    6 Dec 1998 · 28 min

    Huell takes a winter journey back to the foot of Mt. Shasta to check in on the community preservation and changing tourism landscape of the historic lumber town of McCloud. [Production Code 912]