Present-day  Photos of Lands Possibly Owned 

by the Jacob Anderson Family,

Soscol Area in southern Napa County, 

 NOTE: New information on Anderson land ownership just received (Dec. '03) from Floyd Stone of the Napa County Historical Society indicates that the Anderson family most likely had their residence just north of the "Section 1 (#6) parcel" in the lower part of the controversial Section 36.  This would be in the distance in the 2 bottom photos,* most likely at the base of the hills.

With the exception of photos in first row, all photos were taken in November of 2003.

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The Slogviks flank Keith in front of the Soscol House in July 2002.  Family members initially believed this house once belonged to the Andersons. An earlier photo of the road house run by Serena & her son after Jacob's death. Photo taken ca. 1998. Photos of Soscol House in 1937 & 1977 hanging inside the Villa Romano Restaurant. Photo taken Jul. 2002. Historic plaque mounted on exterior west wall - indicates Soscol House was built by Elijah True in 1855. Photo taken Jul. 2002.
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These 4 photos were taken while driving south from Napa on the Soscol Ave Hwy & approaching the very busy intersection with State Hwy. 29 (not an easy place to stop & take pictures).  These views, in an easterly direction, include the Section 36 ("School Section") where Jacob may have first owned land.  This is just northeast of the present location of the Soscol House.  
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This view is of "Green Island" (#2) as seen from the west end of Green Island Rd, looking southeast from the river levee. Also from the end of Green Island Rd, this view of Green Island shows more land lying to the north and east of the "island." Again from the end of Green Island Rd, this view to the east shows the area of the road & the paralleling railroad. (center #5) This view from the railroad bed shows land in north portion of #5, north of railroad.
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View from center of "island" looking northeast. Old house stood between & behind the 2 palm trees. View east with Keith, Floyd Stone & caretaker Carl standing where old house once stood. View northwest from old house site with railroad draw bridge a prominent feature. View to the south west from the "island" looking past the huge old eucalyptus tree which stands by the driveway.
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*Looking northeast, this is a view towards the Section 1 (#6) parcel. The busy intersection of Hwy 12 & N. Kelly Rd is in the foreground. *This view from south of Hwy 12 looking northwest shows the western portion of Sec. 1 (#6).

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