An Historic Trophy: The German Field Gun Located outside the Placentia District Court is a piece of history that has been a fixture of the town for over a century. This German 7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 neuer Art field gun (Serial Nr. 3690) was captured on the battlefields of France by Allied forces during theContinue reading “The Placentia Courthouse and the Gift from France”
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Placentia’s Legacy in Stone: The Four Historic Monuments
History has a way of standing still in Placentia. While the tides at the Great Beach come and go, and the seasons shift over the hills of Jerseyside, there are anchors in this town that remain unmoved. These are the monuments—the silent sentinels that hold the stories of the past, the endurance of the people,Continue reading “Placentia’s Legacy in Stone: The Four Historic Monuments”
Coastal Chords and Community: A Night at Placentia’s Dockside Pub
A Warm Welcome on the Jersey Side: Music and Magic at the Dockside Pub Just a few days ago, I dropped into the Dockside Pub, nestled near the Jerseyside Wharf in Placentia. Little did I know I was in for such a wonderful experience. The Atmosphere The first thing that caught my eye was the classicContinue reading “Coastal Chords and Community: A Night at Placentia’s Dockside Pub”