Today In SCV History: October 30, 1907 - Naturalist Florence Merriam Bailey Visits Saugus, Soledad Canyon Today In SCV History: October 30, 1907
Today In SCV History: October 30, 1907 - Naturalist Florence Merriam Bailey Visits Saugus, Soledad Canyon
Today In SCV History: October 30, 1907
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Date: 10/30/2026 11:15am
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Florence Merriam Bailey Documents Saugus and Soledad Canyon Visit in 1907
Naturalist and ornithologist Florence Merriam Bailey recorded her travels through the Santa Clarita Valley on Oct. 30-31, 1907, during a research trip across California with her husband, Vernon. Her journal described the route through Newhall and Soledad Canyon, the area’s plant life, and a drive from Saugus up Francisquito and Soledad canyons.
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Date: 10/30/2026 11:15am
Florence Merriam Bailey Documents Saugus and Soledad Canyon Visit in 1907
Naturalist and ornithologist Florence Merriam Bailey recorded her travels through the Santa Clarita Valley on Oct. 30-31, 1907, during a research trip across California with her husband, Vernon. Her journal described the route through Newhall and Soledad Canyon, the area’s plant life, and a drive from Saugus up Francisquito and Soledad canyons.
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