A Photographic History Of Trinidad, California

Page Seven - The Redwood Highway, Part One



A very early photo of the original Redwood Highway, northbound to Trinidad, as the road approaches Little River, circa 1910.
(Photo courtesy Humboldt State Universary Library-Boyle Collection.)



The old wooden stagecoach-era bridge over Little River, as viewed from the north bank, in the 1910s.
(Photo courtesy Humboldt State Universary Library-Boyle Collection.)



The stagecoach bridge shortly before its removal and replacement, c.1913.
(Photo courtesy Humboldt State Universary Library-Boyle Collection.)



The new Redwood Highway automobile bridge over Little River, 1914. Note pilings of former bridge at left.
(Photo courtesy Humboldt State Universary Library-Ericson Collection.)



Also 1914. In the background, the old road winds its way toward Princess Rock, north of Little River.
(Photo courtesy Humboldt State Universary Library-Boyle Collection.)



After passing Princess Rock (upper right), the original route of the old Redwood Highway turned inland and followed today's Westhaven Drive.
(Photo courtesy Humboldt State Universary Library-Boyle Collection.)

 

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