HIGHWAY 152 TREE ROW |
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Celebrating the first statewide Arbor Day, the school children of Gilroy planted 75 deodar cedars along the south side of the newly paved Highway 32 on March 7, 1930. The following year 65 additional cedars were planted totaling 140 trees. Local groups under the direction of the Rotary Club were proud to celebrate the new highway by beautifying the western entrance to Gilroy. The new Hecker Pass Highway was named for Santa Clara County Supervisor Henry Hecker, who held that office from 1916 until 1945. He allocated funds for this connection from Gilroy to Santa Cruz County, a vital link to the coast. The new highway was dedicated on May 27, 1928, with a grand celebration on top of Mount Madonna. In 1933, ownership was formally transfered to the State of California and designated as Highway 152. This 1.39 mile of cedar trees, still largely intact, continues to fulfill its original purpose of welcoming visitors to Gilroy. |
Placed by Gilroy Historical Society and Mountain Charlie Chapter 1850 E Clampus Vitus August 17, 2024 "RIGHT WRONGS NOBODY" |
GPS Highway 152 Tree Row Plaque next to the Roundabout |
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N 37.01171° |
W -122.61816° |