| View Larger Image | The Russian River (CA) (Images of America) | Paperbackby Simone Wilson (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing | | Page Count: | 128 Pages | | Publication Date: | July 01, 2002 | | Sales Rank: | 744,742th |
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The Russian River begins in the hills of Mendocino County and meanders past Cloverdale and Healdsburg on its way to the sea. But when locals say The Russian River or even just The River, they're talking about the region of redwoods and riverbanks in Sonoma County between Forestville and Jenner, celebrated since the late 19th century as a paradise for camping and fishing. Captured here in over 200 vintage photographs are the area's settlers, stores, festivals, resorts, and beaches' attractions that have drawn Bay Area tourists for over a century. Native Americans camped and fished along the lower River, but it was the potential for lumbering that drew the first White settlers and in the 1870s led to the building of railroads. Towns formed, resorts and businesses sprang up, and the River fell into a seasonal rhythm of catering to summer visitors. Spanning over 150 years, this book documents the events and attractions of the lower Russian River, including the towns of Forestville, Rio Nido, Guerneville, Monte Rio, Duncans Mills, Cazadero, and Jenner. |
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Flash Back to a Forgotten Era by JMaurer1 (Sacramento, CA)  4 Stars
November 27, 2006
The Russian River, now most noted for its inability to stay within its banks, once had a much more exciting reputation. In a time before automobiles, one could jump on a ferry from downtown San Francisco and transfer onto a train and in a few hours, be in a vacation paradise. The Russian River was known for its cabins and retreats, dance halls featuring only the best live music, hunting and fishing, and aquadic adventures. It was THE place to vacation. As the auto became more commonplace, the crowds looked to further destinations. The ferries and trains were seen as the past, as was the old river. A visit to the area now shows the age of the old girl, but if one looks closely, especially after seeing the photos in the book, one can still see the beauty and excitiment that this area has lived.
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