Family picnic on the Albion River with the Stevens, Gray, and Pullen families. Rachel Stevens Sampson stands at left in her tall black hat with white feather. Etta Stevens Pullen stands back center with her hands held together and a shawl on her shoulders. Her husband, Wilder Pullen is sitting in front of her, holding a bottle. Rosilla Stevens Gray is far right with a checked dress. The woman in the foreground is unidentified and the man behind her is James Pullen.
Etta wrote in her diary for April 20, 1889, “We had a grand excursion up Albion River in boats, then on railroad to end of road, had a fine lunch spread, our pictures taken and everything lovely for all a few showers.”
Today @11AM! Walking Tours of Historic Mendocino – Join our expert docents for a stroll and lively commentary. You’ll pass by early pioneer homes, historic meeting places, and buildings that make up the the Mendocino Historic District. Holiday Tour Schedule.