| Dunsmuir Contributor(s): Harton, Deborah (Author), McCloud, Ron (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738580562 ISBN-13: 9780738580562 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Dewey: 979.4 |
| LCCN: 2009940064 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Northern California - Geographic Orientation - California |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the 1880s, the Central Pacific Railroad labored through the rugged upper Sacramento River canyon to connect California with the far northwest. Where the canyon s steep walls open up to a view of snowcapped Mount Shasta, a railroad switching yard, a depot, a roundhouse, a turntable, and repair shops were constructed. Surrounded by virgin timber, rushing waters, and dramatic geologic formations, this railhead camp named for a Canadian collier grew. ?Completion of the rail line brought commerce and growth as timber was harvested and streams were prospected for gold. Visitors were, and continue to be, drawn by the pure mountain air, scenic beauty, healing mineral waters, hunting, and world-class trout fishing. Though facing many obstacles, including storms, fires, and floods, the town thrived. Incorporated in 1909, Dunsmuir became the headquarters for the Southern Pacific Railroad s fabled Shasta Division in 1916. Today Dunsmuir is known as California s Historic Railroad Town and is recognized in the National Register of Historic Places." |
Contributor Bio(s): Harton, Deborah: - Authors Deborah Harton and Ron McCloud remain fascinated by Dunsmuir s rich history and colorful stories. With the help of others who treasure Dunsmuir s heritage, they have drawn together its images and stories in tribute to the town s spirit, times, people, growth, and challenges. |