Norwegian Grade
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The Norwegian Grade is a 2 miles section of Moorpark Road from the Santa Rosa Valley up into the Simi Hills and the city of Thousand Oaks, within Ventura County, California. Completed in 1911, it may
The Norwegian Grade's historical monument plaque, installed after the 2010-2011 renovation
Norwegian Colony
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Norwegian Colony was a Norwegian community in Thousand Oaks, California, in the 1890s and early 20th century. They were among the first pioneers to settle in the Conejo Valley, and was perhaps the mos
Norwegian Grade
…the Santa Rosa Valley up into the Simi Hills and the city of Thousand Oaks, within Ventura County, California. Completed in 1911, it may be one of the Norwegian Colony's most notable contributions to the city. Until the construction of California State Route 23 Freeway, this was the most direct route between Moorpark…
The Norwegian Colony stretched as far north as Mount Clef Ridge.
Pedersen's original 1913 home is located at the corner of Regent Ave and Faculty St.
California Lutheran University sits where the Norwegian Colony was located.