Monterey County has a rich and colorful history. The Monterey County Herald has been there to cover the names and places that make our county unique. With some “never seen before” images from our archives, The Herald hopes to jar your memory and to participate in this ongoing look back on the history of Monterey County.
Fireworks over Fisherman's Wharf at the Monterey Harbor in this photo from July 4, 1958. Note the cars parked along Del Monte Blvd. and the old rail tracks. (Monterey County Herald archives)