A Photographic History Of Trinidad, California - Page Six
The Hallmark Pier (1945-present)
After World War II, the Hallmark Fisheries Co. began construction of a 575' pier at Trinidad harbor. According to Mr. Bob Hallmark, the building in the far upper right corner served as stables for horses which were used to patrol the local beaches during the war. The stables were razed sometime after 1950. (To view a closeup picture of the pier, click here.)
This and the previous photo courtesy Chris Christensen.
Some things never seem to change. These scenes of the pier and dock from fifty years ago differ little from what we would see there today on any typical summer's afternoon. (Photos courtesy Trinidad Museum Society.)
This rare view shows the parking lot for the Hallmark pier, which also looks remarkably similar today. Note the Trinidad Bay Smoke House located at far right. Judging by the newest car in the picture, this photograph can be dated to approximately 1955. For car buffs, an 1152 pixels enlargement can be viewed here.
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