In
1873 the Manderscheid Brothers built their home on the banks
of the Santa Rosa Creek in what was then the new town of Cambria.
Several years later they were given a young Coastal Redwood
tree which they planted in the front yard. This registered
historic home has been loving restored to reflect its original
heritage. With a pleasing blend of 1800's ambiance and modern
amenities, guests world over have discovered the Olallieberry
Inn is a warm and charming place to come home to.
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Cambria
History and Facts
Cambria
is located approximately 35 miles north of San Luis
Obispo and 6 miles south of Hearst Castle.
Our
population is approximately 6,100. The size of the town
is about 3 square miles.
Cambria's
Elevation: Sea level to 200 feet.
As
for our climate: Mild- no smog, clear blue skies, some
seasonal fog, ocean breeze. Temperature: 50 - 70 degrees
year-round. Normal rainfall: 20" to 25" a year.
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Cambria
has had many names - once called Santa Rosa, Rosaville, San
Simeon and "Slabtown". The town became Cambria (the Latin work
for Wales according to Funk & Wagnall's) in 1869, on
the recommendation of a local committee. One story has it that
a committee member had recently been to Cambria County, Pennsylvania,
and that woodsy, mining area reminded him of home.
Cambria
began as a fishing and quicksilver mining town, then later became
important for its dairy and lumber exports. Today, the pine
covered hills and rugged shoreline attracts artists and tourists.
A number of interesting buildings remain from Cambria's early
days, including the Old Santa Rosa Church, the Squibb-Darke
house, the 100 year old Brambles (now a restaurant), Santa Rosa
School, the Hoosegow, The Gordon Howard home and the Lull house,
now a part of the Bluebird Inn.
