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California's Gold with Huell Howser
Fire Steamer
Huell travels to the 2002 National SPAAMFAA Winter Convention in San Bernardino. SPAAMFAA stands for "Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America." This get-together was a wonderful place to get glimpse of our state's fire-fighting history. There were all kinds of apparatus from small hand pumpers to elaborate steam driven engines from the turn of the century. The highlight of the day was Dave Hubert's lovingly restored rig, the "Reno #1," which served the city of Reno, Nevada from 1902 to 1922. Dave pulled out all the stops and did a "full steam" and a run behind special horses that are trained just for this purpose.
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28:20
Huell travels to Central California to visit the 80 acre Masumoto Family Farm.
27:03
Huell sails aboard the state’s official tall ship, Californian.
28:22
Huell tracks down Point Fermin's beautiful glass Fresnel lens.
27:07
Join Huell as he hikes high up in the Eastern Sierra to visit the Conness Glacier.
26:12
Huell spends the day in Granite Bay California learning the ancient art of Hoshigaki.
27:44
In Long Beach, Calif., there’s a 42-acre collection of oilfield islands.
27:22
The Warnors Theatre, a Fresno landmark that opened in 1928, houses a unique pipe organ.
27:36
Huell visits the the International Printing Museum in Carson.
27:15
Huell’s finds adventure on the road and tours a 49er RV Park, an Air Museum, and more.
27:16
Huell visits Santa Rosa Island for the rich natural and human history.
27:38
Join Huell as he takes us on one of the last tours of Mare Island before the base closes.