The history of the Alhambra Valley
John Swett Ranch
"Here was a lovely fertile valley, protected by high hills from the cold winds and fogs of San Francisco,
a stream of water flowing through it, the hills and valley partially covered with magnificent laurel, live-oak,
and white-oak trees, and everywhere a green mantle of wild oats..." - Dr. John Strentzel, 1853 "first view of Alhambra Valley"
The Alhambra School circa 1913
The Alhambra School student body of 1913.
26 students in a single room school.
Alhambra Valley circa 1950
From the "T" intersection at Reliez Valley
and Alhambra Valley Road looking North
The Griffin Ranch
At the "T" intersection of Reliez Valley and Alhambra Valley Road looking east to Mt. Diablo.
The Alhambra School on the right. The Alhambra Valley Christmas Tree Farm is located at this location today.
John Muir home
Looking south to the John Muir home and Alhambra Valley
Strentzel Ranch
The Strentzel Ranch in Alhambra Valley
