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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D6N_the-eel-river-starts-on-your-street_Fortuna-CA.html
The Eel, California's third largest river, flows 800 miles before emptying into the Pacific Ocean. Through ongoing monitoring, public and private entities are working to preserve the integrity of this designated "Wild and Scenic River."
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D5V_ferndale-meat-market_Fortuna-CA.html
Ferndale Meat Market was already in operation at the time of the fire of 1875 and was lost in the fire of April 1881. It was rebuilt at its present location and back in operation by mid May of that same year. Joseph Russ' involvement in the busine…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D5T_the-gazebo_Fortuna-CA.html
Built in 1898 this building is of the East Lake Stick-Style tradition, a fine example of Victorian Architecture. The tapered oriel windows that project from the upper story are Italianate in shape with the overall design being very much English.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D5S_blackburn-law-office_Fortuna-CA.html
Built circa 1880, the rear portion of the building began as a private residence. Later, the front served as a restaurant and Chinese chop house. Around 1914-15, A.W. Blackburn moved the rear portion to the street and added a new front to serve as …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D4N_fernbridge_Fortuna-CA.html
Dedicated on November 16, 1911 and affectionately known as the "Queen of Bridges", it was the longest reinforced concreted arch structure in the world at the time of its construction. The bridge was designed by John B. Leonard, Civil Engineer, lic…