Featured Photo taken near Edgewood Contributed by Yreka Preservation It took from 1850 until December 16, 1887 before the railroad had the last piece of rail connecting San Francisco with Portland. It was with great angst that the railroad decided to bypass Yreka, the county seat, in favor of a different route via Montague. But, with determination and pluck Yreka set out to build a connecting … [Read more...] about The Shasta Route along the Southern Pacific Railroad
Auto Parks in Yreka
Historic Photo of Yreka Auto Park Courtesy Claudia East Collection. Between the advent of the popularity and affordability of the automobile with the improvements made in roadways and "highways,” especially the Pacific Highway which opened in 1913 (later rebuilt in newer sections and dubbed Highway 99), travel by car became a very popular past time for individuals and families. Yreka, the … [Read more...] about Auto Parks in Yreka