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n the north side of Highway 50 is the Hutchinson Homestead Ranch and Learn- ing Center, a 2.5-acre plot that includes Annabelle and Joseph’s original home—the first in the valley to be built with milled lum-
ber. There’s also a blacksmith shop, a barn, a now rickety cattle chute, and Uncle Art’s old “bachelor cabin.” Doc donated these 2.5 acres—along with tools, photos, and
other memorabilia—to Salida-Area Parks, Open Space and Trails to refurbish and maintain as a museum and education- al center, a way for visitors to experience a connection to the region’s past.
The “J.H.” stands for Joe Hutchinson. This is the family’s original brand.
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