Encinitas: Our History and People

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Eucalyptus trees such as these were
the source of many ties used in the
local railroads. Eucalyptus trees
lined the highways. These beautiful
tree canopies provided shade and
offered up the most pleasing
aroma. Unfortunately, most
succumbed to bark beetle, high winds,
and street improvements.
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• Fred and Anna Teten, purchase from the colony Theodore Pinther’s vacated
1885 house. For a while, Pinther’s house was used as the San Dieguito Valley
One-Room Schoolhouse. In 1895 another vacated house is combined to it
adding to the square footage. This structure was saved by the San Dieguito
Heritage Museum and is now wonderfully restored on the museum property
on Quail Gardens Drive and is known as “The Teten House.”
• Olivenhain Town Hall (423 Rancho Santa Fe Road) is constructed to celebrate the
colonist’s ten-year anniversary. In 1916 a kitchen and bathroom are added from
the wood from the dismantled Owl Club building increasing the size to 28 feet
by 36 feet. A new floor and much needed upgrades happen in 1928. Business
meetings and social gatherings including picnics, celebrations, dances and
weddings are among the many events that still take place there. This historic
building is maintained by the Olivenhain Town Council.
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• Green Valley One-Room School is located north of Olivenhain Road. The
building is removed when El Camino Real is widened in 1966.
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• The Copper Creek Mine was active with two shafts, 140 feet and 400 feet.
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