Gary Day
Where did Rocklin come from?
Our city's name first appeared in print in June 1864 when 'Rocklin' was listed in a Central Pacific Railroad timetable as a stop between Junction (now Roseville) and Pino (now Loomis). But how did the name, 'Rocklin', originate?
Rocklin landmark, Saint Mary’s through the years
Rocklin, Calif.- In 1882 John Bolton, the Irish land developer who plotted Rocklin's original town site, donated an oak-framed lot to Rocklin's Catholics for our City's first Catholic Church. Construction started shortly after the
Rocklin and the San Francisco 49ers legacy
Rocklin, Calif.- Was there something special about their years training in Rocklin that brought the San Francisco 49ers from obscurity to greatness, and then back to obscurity when they left? Is there something special about Rocklin?
Rocklin History Tour – Railroad Depot
Rocklin, Calif.- Rocklin's railroad depot is on Rocklin Road at the corner of Railroad Avenue, next to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The City of Rocklin built it in 2007 to beautify Rocklin's blighted railroad corridor
Rocklin History Tour – Clover Valley Bridge
Rocklin History Tour - Clover Valley Bridge spans Clover Valley Creek in Clover Valley Park. It is the largest of the twelve granite bridges on the road that connected
Major Professional Golf in Rocklin
The year was 1964. Lyndon Johnson promised a quick victory in Vietnam and was elected President over Barry Goldwater. Arnold Palmer won the Masters for what turned out to be the last time. Rocklin's population was about 1,600
Twelve Bridges: The Final Bridge Discovered at Catta Verdera?
Has the mysterious 12th bridge of Twelve Bridges finally been discovered?
Rocklin History Tour – Copp’s Quarry
Rocklin History Tour - To visit Copp's Quarry walk about an eighth mile north on the paved footpath near the east end of
Rocklin History Tour – Pyramid Tomb
Rocklin History Tour - Joel Parker Whitney's Pyramid Tomb near the 11th green of the Whitney Oaks Golf Course.
Rocklin History Tour – Joel Parker Whitney’s Oaks Mansion
Rocklin History Tour - This plaque marks the location of Joel Parker Whitney's, now demolished, three story, 20 room Oaks mansion.
Rocklin History Tour – Brigham and Hawes Quarry
Rocklin History Tour - Brigham and Hawes Quarry is on the west side of Pacific Street behind the tire store near the corner of Pacific Street and Farron.
Rocklin History Tour – Quinn Quarry
Rocklin History Tour - Quinn Quarry is on Winding Lane about 200 yards west of South Grove Street