local history

Alpine History Mystery for October – SOLVED!

Our October Alpine History Mystery told us about a former San Diego streetcar that served Alpine for over 70 years beginning in 1915. But this streetcar was never used for transportation in our town. So what was its purpose? Why was this streetcar so popular even though it never operated along the streets of Alpine?   Well, when this relic of the early San Diego streetcar system was purchased and transported to Alpine by Mr. Sherman, it was parked in the center of town across the street from the general store. It was here that Mr. Sherman set up his…