Presenting: 1965 Lucerne

Historic Aerial Photography offers birds-eye view of town in it's first century

It is exciting to share this large image of Lucerne in 1965 with followers!
For now simply sharing the image with a short list of some important details, though like all posts here, this format may continue to evolve; for example, a separate image with color-indicating highlights may be more instructive for some viewers. Special thanks to followers and patrons, donations from whom empowered this post!

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Visual Landmarks from NW to SE:

1. Morrison Creek & remnants of Morrison Ranch (orchards)

2. Morrison Landing (s?)

3. Today’s “Alpine Park”

4. Lucerne Fire Department’s previous location

5. Lucerne Harbor Park with single, original straight pier east of Harbor Creek. Just south slightly east of 9th Avenue.

6. Lucerne Creek. Today 5 + 6 are combined Lucerne Harbor & Creek Park

7. Former Lucerne Elementary construction from 1920-30 “During the 1958-1959 schoolyear there were 4 teachers and 77 students…in 1969, there were 134 students.” Today it is the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center.

8. The Lucerne Castle and former Hotel