The Willows

Daily Alta California, Volume 6, Number 38, 8 February 1855

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Daily Alta California, Volume 9, Number 160, 10 June 1857

THE WILLOWS. THIS BEAUTIFUL PLACE OF REsort is situated on Mission street, between Centre street and the Race Tracks, on the Road to San Jose and Ocean House. Tbe House has been Newly Furnished throughout in a neat and comfortable manner, and the GROUNDS have been made the Admiration of all who see them. The shell walks measuring one mile in extent, the whole distance through natural groves, bordered with beautiful and rare flowering shrubs ; handsome summer houses have been built in different parts of the grounds, and grottoes have been formed of natural trees and vines, with seats and tables for the accommodation of visitors, who, while occupying them will be regaled with songs from birds of sweetest note and of every plumage. A private or family entrance has been prepared by which persons can drive to the parlors or grounds. The Proprietor, hare spent several thousand dollars within the put month in improvements, and they pledge themselves that this shall be at all times found the most pleasant place of resort in California. ALL KlND OF REFRESHMENTS, (including Meals,) will be found at this place, in a manner which shall give satiifaction. Both Lines of Omnibuses run within three hundred yards of The Willows, and after the 15th instant, a new Line will start to The Willows direct, fare ten cents. Those wishing to come by Omnibus at present will get out at the Nightingale. In conclusion, the Proprietors most respectfully solicit the patronage of the respectable portion of the community. HARRISON & SHEPPARD.

Daily Alta California, Volume 9, Number 161, 11 June 1857

Direct transit by American Stage Daily Alta California, Volume 9, Number 171, 21 June 1857

Daily Alta California, Volume 10, Number 223, 15 August 1858