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The Aptos History Museum began in the 1980s when Carolyn Swift​,​ the curator of the Capitola Museum​,​ gave a photograph of the Aptos Railroad Station to John Hibble. John was a history buff who​,​ along with his wife Karen​,​ were (and continue to be) directors of the Aptos Chamber of Commerce which was then located in Redwood Village. John’s photo collection began to grow​,​ other historical items were donated by community members​,​ and this growing collection was displayed at the Chamber of Commerce. When the Aptos Chamber moved to its current location on Old Dominion Court​,​ the collection expanded somewhat and was displayed within the Chamber office​,​ but most of John’s collection remained in storage.