An early panoramic view of Trinidad, circa 1893. A railway trestle connects the Ryder Wharf to the brick storehouse in Old Town.
(Photo by A. W. Ericson, courtesy Humboldt State University Library-Palmquist Collection.)

A quiet residential neighborhood today, the intersection of Galindo and Van Wycke Streets was the bustling center of civic life in Old Town Trinidad. The large building with the balcony is the Occidental Hotel; at right is the brick storehouse. In the distance, a portion of the Ryder Wharf can be seen. The presence of the telegraph pole in front of the storehouse dates this photo to 1875 or later.
(Photo by A. W. Ericson, courtesy Humboldt State University Library-Palmquist Collection.)

A view of Old Town at the end of the 19th century. The rail spur is no longer in use, indicating the Ryder Wharf has been abandoned. Note the numerous small shanties that occupy what today is the parking lot for Trinidad Pier, and how far inland the beach sands extended.
(Photo courtesy Trinidad Museum Society.)

On the opposite side of town, just south of the cemetery, was Trinidad's first schoolhouse. This class picture is from 1890.
(Photo courtesy Humboldt State University Library-Boyle Collection.)