Sometimes the most interesting bits of history are not found in history books, but in newspaper clippings and personal accounts from people who lived them. From parade floats to mishaps, discoveries to tragedies, here are a few of the fascinating facts we found in our research for this Mount Lowe website. Just click on each image to see for yourself.
For instance, Professor Lowe’s most famous descendant was aviatrix Frances “Pancho” Barnes (pictured above). Read her story here. Traveling back in time, Lowe’s Civil War exploits were the inspiration for the comic book at left.
Photos of tire test on magazine cover
Goodrich tires were tested on Mount Lowe roads, 1915
Mount Lowe Company's float in La Fiesta de Los Angeles parade, 1895
1901 comet discovery seen from Mount Lowe
Hiker's record-breaking Mount Lowe climb
Mount Lowe accident causes hiker to lose his arms (L.A. Times, 1901)
Damages awarded accident victim (L.A. Times 1901)
Newspaper anecdote about eccentric Mount Lowe tourist.
Passenger's complaint about service, 1926
Altadena Chamber of Commerce responds to complaint
Mount Lowe Rose Parade float, 1894
1895 Rose Parade float with Thaddeus and Leontine Lowe on board
Little gold on Mount Lowe
Danish newspaper features Mt. Lowe postcard photo, June 10, 2014
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