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Album: In and Around Fortuna


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Here are just a few images that show why Fortuna's such a great place to live, to raise a family, to work, to enjoy the friendly people and the incredible natural beauty of the area. But there's a lot of intangible things other than the five square miles that make up this wonderful city that we can't show you.

86 files, last one added on May 28, 2007

Album: In the Area


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Good stuff. Some photos were taken near Fortuna, some not so near.

92 files, last one added on Nov 19, 2008

Album: David Thomson Photos


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Photos in this album are courtesy of David Thomson. David has a great eye for composition and we are privileged to see a tiny part of his work here. He captured this image in Ferndale's Russ Park, this is Zipporah's Pond. Have you been to Russ Park? It's a jewel, take the time to go visit.

82 files, last one added on Nov 24, 2005

Album: Wayne Yazzolino Photos


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This album includes photos taken in the areas of the Lost Coast, Big Sur, Lassen and Trinity Alps. These photos are courtesy of Wayne Yazzolino.

26 files, last one added on Feb 01, 2006

Album: Miscellaneous


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Files not yet posted to other albums...

45 files, last one added on Apr 22, 2007

Album: Apple Harvest Festival


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For over twenty years the Apple Harvest Festival has been celebrated throughout Fortuna. The Disaster Preparedness Fair is also a part of this event and its photos are included in this album.

30 files, last one added on Oct 08, 2006

Album: AutoXpo Past Winners


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Album courtesy of Bobbie's Photography in Fortuna.

34 files, last one added on Jun 16, 2005

Album: AutoXpo - 2002


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Album courtesy of RGCardella.

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Album: AutoXpo - 2003


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Album courtesy of RGCardella.

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Album: AutoXpo - 2004


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Car pictures courtesy of RGCardella

39 files, last one added on Aug 05, 2005

Album: AutoXpo - 2005


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Pictures courtesy of RGCardella

45 files, last one added on Feb 17, 2006

Album: Historic Images of Fortuna and the Area


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A hundred year's worth of pictures of Fortuna and the area, found in the Depot Museum, starting in the late 1800's. That's Henry Rohner's house on the left. The Hunan Village Restaurant sits on this lot today, on Main Street at the north end of 15th Street.

153 files, last one added on Jul 31, 2006

Album: Historic Newspaper, the Eel River Advance of May 30, 1896


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These are the advertisements, we've listed some of the articles in the site's historical section.

39 files, last one added on Jul 09, 2005

Album: Rodeo 2005 Chili Cookoff


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Album: Rodeo 2005 Parade


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Album: Rodeo 2005 Downtown Events


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The downtown events include fun for the entire family and for the entire week. The games include a stick horse race, the egg toss, outhouse races, firemen's competition and the penny scramble.

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Album: Rodeo 2005 Kidnapped Tourists


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Lyle and Janeine Gray from Chico are kidnapped and sentenced to be wined and dined for the duration of the festival. Story here.

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Album: Rodeo 2006 Parade


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High-res files available at fortunaphotos.com.

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Album: Rodeo 2007 Parade


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The Rodeo Parade on a warm and muggy day. High resolution files are available at fortunaphotos.com.

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Album: Rodeo 2008 Parade


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Another fun event in Fortuna! But a problem soon showed itself: the image contrast ratio became much higher as the shoot progressed. It was apparent that we no longer had control of the camera's choice of settings. This was later solved with a re-installation of the camera's software, and before we uploaded the images to this album we lightened them up a bit.

190 files, last one added on Jul 19, 2008

Album: Civil War Days 1999 - Battle of Spotsylvania


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These re-enactments featured the 'Mule Shoe' and 'The Bloody Angle' events during the Battle of Spotsylvania.

Pictures courtesy of Rick and Joanne Center, Linda and Phil Dickson

33 files, last one added on Jun 19, 2005

Album: Civil War Days 2002 - Battle of Seven Pines


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The smoke wasn't only from the muskets and cannons but also from the half-million-acre Biscuit Fire in Oregon.

26 files, last one added on Jun 18, 2005

Album: Civil War Days 2003 - Battle of Mechanicsville


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And once again there were hazy skies during part of the weekend, this time caused by the Canoe Creek Fire and Honeydew Fire a few miles to the south.

Most pictures courtesy of RGCardella.

59 files, last one added on Jun 18, 2005

Album: Fire Fighter Muster Parade 2004


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Album: Fire Fighter Muster Parade 2006


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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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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