Paso Robles, California, 1930-1950: When Highway 101 Ran Through My Hometown

Paso Robles, California, 1930-1950 is a first-hand account of life in Paso Robles when Highway 101 was still the town s main drag. Being located halfway between L.A. and San Francisco made Paso the perfect stopping spot for drivers and their passengers to eat, rest, or have their cars filled up with gasoline. Author Cliff Tucker s recollections take you on a tour of his hometown s many small businesses that catered to travelers. And give you behind-the-scenes looks at other entrepreneurial enterprises that provided goods and services to Roblans. He captures the spirit and energy of the times, writing in detail about many local families and their contributions to Paso Robles.