There is a move afoot in Congress (H.R. 1152) to change the name of Prado Dam to the Victor V. Veysey Dam. It is sponsored by Congressman Ken Calvert to honor his father's friend.
WE CANNOT LET THIS HAPPEN
The Prado Dam has existed for nearly 65 years and was named for the frontier town called Prado, once located in the basin behind the dam. Prado is important because:
- The area was inhabited for centuries, first by the Gabrielene Indians, then by Spanish settlers of Rancho El Rincon and then by American Farmers.
- The Butterfield stage stopped at Prado.
- Besides homes, significant structures in Prado included a railroad depot, a post office, a school house, a hotel, a general store and a garage.
- Three hundred citizens called Prado home.
If you agree, please contact Congressman Calvert:
E-mail to www.housw.gov/writerep/
Call 951-784-4300 (Riverside office)
Call 202-225-1986 (Washington, D.C. office)
(Information provided by Corona Historic Preservation Society)
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The InCorona Team