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NEWS: The Book is Finished! After three years, our
project to document local residents' stories about growing up in Blocksburg is complete. Children
from Our One-Room Schools is available at local merchants in Fortuna, Eureka, and Garberville.
STORY: The Hamanns Peter Hamann came to Blocksburg in 1880, and quickly became an active merchant in town. He owned a butcher shop and saddle shop, and in 1889, leased the Palace Hotel from Mr. Tichnor for three years. He served as postmaster from 1903 until 1907. He died that year at the age of 67, and is buried in the Blocksburg cemetery. More...
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