Fortuna and the Eel River Valley

by Fortuna Depot Museum

Book Overview

Nestled along the Eel River in Northern California's Humboldt County, Fortuna has changed and grown according to economic and historical forces. Harvesting, milling, and shipping of redwood lumber provided the economic mainstay for nearly 100 years. The fertile Eel River Valley became known for its apples, potatoes, and a large dairy industry. Relative isolation ended in 1914 with the completion of the railroad from San Francisco, and in the 1920s...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738575224
• ISBN13: 9780738575223
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.6" x 9.2"