October 2019

Greetings, fellow Avilones.  The clock is ticking on Daylight Savings, meaning about one more month to enjoy the setting sun before clocking out and heading home from work in the dark.  History suggests that we also begin gearing up for the usual year-end holiday season, and all the hustle and bustle that comes with it.  And speaking of “history”, the “Foundation” wishes to acknowledge all the interest shown in Avila’s past, as indicated in our recent community survey.  Read on to learn how.
 
If you are anything like me, it was with great joy being in a classroom where the teacher conducted "open book" quizzes.  No need to memorize stuff, just be able to read.  Well, in that spirit, I invite you to take our "Open App" Avila History Quiz.  What's "App" with that, you may ask?  Some of you may recall that several years ago the “Foundation” funded a grant for the creation of the Avila Beach Historical Tour App, which enabled folks to learn a great deal about Avila's past on their smartphones.  Since there remains a great deal of interest in Avila's history, it's time to once again promote the existence of the App, and encourage everyone to take a visual step back.  And to make it interesting, those who enjoy a challenge can take our short "Open App" quiz.  As an enticement to do so, everyone who emails back with the five correct answers will be entered into a special drawing for a $50 Avila Beach restaurant gift card and Trolley Tour for two to the Point San Luis Lighthouse.  Plus, we will conduct two similar quizzes in the coming months, meaning you have three chances to win.  So, let’s get started.....................
 
INSTRUCTIONS:  Note:  Slight deviations might exist between Android & iPhone users

1.  Download the Avila Beach Historical Tour App using either Apple App Store, or Android App on Google Play
2. Once the App is loaded, tap on the screen showing the Tour List
3. Tap on the “Avila Beach” tour photo, tap on “Start Tour” at bottom of the screen, then
4. Visit the 3rd Stop on the Avila Beach Tour to find the answer to question #1 below
5. Go back to the Tour List and tap on the “Port San Luis” tour photo, then tap on “Start Tour” to find the answers to questions #2, 3, 4 & 5.  See below for which Stops to visit

 
TAKE THE QUIZ: 

1. What was John Harford's first business on the Central Coast?  Answer can be found on the Avila Beach Tour, 3rd Stop
2. Who was the San Luis Obispo pioneer responsible for the construction of the narrow-gauge railway that led from Avila Beach to Port San Luis?  Answer can be found on the Port San Luis Tour, 3rd Stop
3. What year did the Port Tank Farm fire occur?  Answer can be found on the Port San Luis Tour, 6th Stop
4. Name one of the three men who were on the Union Oil Pier when it went down in the storm of 1983.   Answer can be found on the Port San Luis Tour, 8th Stop 
5. What year did Teddy Roosevelt's Great White Fleet visit Avila Beach?  Answer can be found on the Port San Luis Tour, 15th Stop  ​

EMAIL YOUR ANSWERS by October 10th to:  [email protected]

1. Include your name and phone number to be entered in the drawing

That’s it for now, fellow Avilones.  See you at the beach!