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| Random files |
33 High Anxiety128 views
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2981 views
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Aerial View of Fortuna ca 19961835 views
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Redwood Autorama151 viewsAntique engines
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Star Hotel, Corner of 11th and Main Streets400 viewsLove that shadow effect on the "Star Hotel" lettering. And check out that period on the end! This two-story building was built in 1876 by W.J. McKenna, and was named after Andrew and Jacob Starrar of Mad River, who raised the elk that likely was Fortuna's meat supply at this time. There's a connection here to the Lost Dutchman's Mine, looks like Andrew may even have owned most of the town at one time and sold part of it to Henry Rohner, we're researching it, will post more info when we have it.
Main floor from left to right: Candy store, North Drugstore, Star Hotel lobby (the rooms were upstairs), Newell & McIntyre General Store. The Star Hotel was a popular destination in Fortuna from the 1880's to the 1950's and was known for its fine dining and friendly service. A journey from Eureka to Fortuna around the turn of the century was not just a little jaunt down the road. A trip would take hours and many times people from surrounding towns would spend the night not wanting to make the trip twice in one day. It was also used as a meeting and resting spot for those coming into town for the day. The hotel went out of business in the mid-1950's. This building is still being used today by a number of businesses.
From the Redwood Empire Association Booklet, early 1940s: "A popular hotel located in the center of Fortuna on the Redwood Highway. Steam heated and with all conveniences. A good coffee shop in connection catering to tourists and vacationists. Excellent steelhead fishing in the Eel River, nearby. Rates: $1.00 to $1.50 without bath; $1.75 to $2.50 with bath. Open all year."
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Kilroy Was Here...245 views
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03.131 views
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04 Posing for the Paparazzi240 views
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110 views
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27688 views
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Skunk Cabbage218 viewsRuss Park, Ferndale
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| Last additions |
Table Bluff Sunset58 viewsPhoto by Mike Shoys, prints available at mashoys@gmail.com.Nov 19, 2008
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Tompkins Hill Sunset52 viewsPhoto by Mike Shoys, prints available at mashoys@gmail.com.Nov 19, 2008
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Van Duzen River42 viewsPhoto by Mike Shoys, prints available at mashoys@gmail.com.Nov 19, 2008
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Eel River View Along the Avenue of the Giants115 viewsPhoto by Mike Shoys, prints available at mashoys@gmail.com.Nov 19, 2008
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In the Redwoods on the Avenue of the Giants162 viewsPhoto by Mike Shoys, prints available at mashoys@gmail.com.Nov 19, 2008
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Eel River View at Humboldt Redwood Sate Park113 viewsNice quiet scene. It's difficult to fathom that the Eel River is very capable of going on a rampage, sweeping away trees, bridges, buildings and even entire hillsides. Photo by Mike Shoys, prints available at mashoys@gmail.com.Nov 19, 2008
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The Lost Coast North of the Mattole River107 viewsPhoto by Mike Shoys, prints available at mashoys@gmail.com.Nov 19, 2008
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Luffenholtz Beach89 viewsPhoto by Mike Shoys, prints available at mashoys@gmail.com.Nov 19, 2008
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Moonstone Beach Cave93 viewsPhoto by Mike Shoys, prints available at mashoys@gmail.com.Nov 19, 2008
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Elk Getting Comfortable Around the Little Red Schoolhouse Near Orick125 viewsPhoto by Mike Shoys, prints available at mashoys@gmail.com.Nov 19, 2008
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Pacific Breaker at the North Jetty130 viewsPhoto by Mike Shoys, prints available at mashoys@gmail.com.Nov 19, 2008
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In the Redwoods at Prairie Creek130 viewsPhoto by Mike Shoys, prints available at mashoys@gmail.com.Nov 19, 2008
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