Building and walls constructed entirely of cross-cut redwood log sections.
Famous "One Log" House cut from Redwood tree over 2100 years old. Art Schmock and a helper needed 8 months of hard labor to hollow out the log into a room 7 ft. high and 32 ft. long, weighing about 42 tons.
Scene of a Yurok Village in Wahsekw, depicting the traditional redwood-plank styled houses.
Interior view of a Yurok sweathouse, which shows the round exit and its cover, as well as the pillow carved from redwood on the floor to the left, rectangular with a shallow curve, it was used to lay down below the level of smoke from the center fire.
Child dressed up at the doorway of the Brooks' House, the old Yurok Native Family House in Requa.
Trinidad and Richardson Grove State Park
An image displaying two views of Humboldt County. The first view is showing Trinidad Head of the Pacific Ocean shore from the Redwood Highway. The second view is showing Richardson Grove State Park.
"Elsewhere in the World there are No Trees Like These."
Redwood Log showing smaller tree encased by larger tree
Turn of the century logging photograph with cross-cut saw.
An image of a logging crew on piles of downed redwood logs
Cookhouse workers from Falk's camp pose outside for a photograph.
contact print, 8x10 in, photoprint copy negative, 4x5 in, photographic negative glass, 8x10 in, b & w, photographic negative
A carload of people touring Redwood Park.
Eureka Socialists in Eureka Sequoia Park
Wm.D. Haywood and Eureka Socialists beside the giant Redwood in Sequoia Park Eureka, March 1909.
Title on photo. On envelope: Wm. D. Haywood at Eureka. John T. Moore. Mr Ericson [?] Sequoia Park Eureka.
A woman, May Pearsall, standing on a bridge in the redwoods with a fishing pole. Individual identified by Sam Swanlund in 1998.
contact print, 5x8 in, photoprint copy negative, 4x5 in, photographic negative glass, 5x7 in, b & w, photographic negative
Forestry professor, Rudolph W. Becking's statement to congress on what should be included in the National Redwood Park. Discusses his own Regional Redwood Park Plan and the TriLake proposal. His main points revolve around the need to save a large enough area to preserve the ecology of the Redwoods.
A loaded logging train, in 1914, at Bulwinkle pond.
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park One of the largest and most easily accessible trees of the Coastal Redwoods. Estimated Age: 1500 years
Tim Mckay Postcard Collection - 2007.02.3259
This building is located on the corner of 2nd & M, Old Town Eureka.This is considered to be one of the finest examples of Queen Anne Victorian architecture in the United States. It is constructed of redwood inside and out.
©FVN, CORP., Fortuna, CA. 95540 Made in Italy by KINA Italia, Milan
A crowd waiting for the U.S. President's Plane at the airport, McKinleyville, on the Dedication Day of Redwood National Park Grove.
Presidential Group leaving for Redwood National Park
The Presidential Group leaving Airforce One at McKinleyville Airport to board Marine Helicopters for trip to Redwood National Park, August 1969.
Included in the group are President Richard Nixon, California Governor Ronald Reagan, Evangelist Billy Graham, past President Lyndon Baines Johnson, past President's First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, First Lady Pat Nixon and family and others.
Indigenous Serving Bowl, Stirring Paddle and Platter
This image illustrates items from Indigenous tribes around Humboldt County. Indigenous peoples most commonly used Redwood as their material for Serving Platters. Other, harder woods, were typically used for the spoons and bowls as they had more strength and durability.
This Redwood was hollowed out by fire over 300 years ago, the tree is still growing vigorously.
This Indigenous necklace is made from Dentalium Shell and thimbles; it includes matching earrings.
Indians Charge New Park Steals Klamath Property
An article from the Times-Standard that traces the issue of purchasing tribal lands for the establishment of Redwood National Park.
A letter coined by Save-the-Redwoods League President Ralph W. Chaney to other league members. The letter highlights two recent events, the passing of a compromise measure in Congress to establish a national park and the purchasing of the last stretch of land for the Avenue of the Giants.
A photograph showing a "stem donkey" used to log redwood trees.
Citizens for a Redwoods National Park, August 1967 Pamphlet
An informational booklet made by Citizens for a Redwood National Park to advocate for the creation of a park that includes Redwood Creek.
A newspaper advertisement placed by Citizens for a Redwood National park that utilizes the analogy of sawdust to explain the misinformation they feel is being propagated by other entities.
Citizens for a Redwood National Park Bulletin
A newsletter printed by Citizens for a Redwood National Park in 1967. Contained within the newsletter is a letter from CRNP President Dave Van de Mark who comments on other Redwood National Park plans being processed in D.C. and issues a call for members to come to D.C. and advocate for CRNP's plan, there is also an announcement of the new board, action taken by other organizations, publications by various members, and suggested literature on the topic.
Citizens for a Redwood National Park's Statement of Policies and Program
A document containing the policies and procedures of the Citizens of Redwood National Park, which is a local organization based in Arcata, CA.
Citizens for Redwood National Park December 12, 1966 Newsletter
A Citizens for a Redwood National Park (CRNP) newsletter admonishing members to continue to uphold their demands until the legislation for a National Park is safely through congress. The newsletter also contains news of a new bulliten being produced by CRNP, a timeline of recent activities, warnings of the "freeway threat" to parks, issues of forest practices, the suggestion of a "sustained yield" of redwoods, and an outline of the areas the CRNP would like to see preserved, namely the Emerald Mile.
Citizens for a Redwood National Park Map
A map produced by Citizens for a Redwood National Park illustrating the differences between the Mill Creek and Redwood Creek Proposals.
The Redwood Log Chapel is advertised as, "a fine place to rest and meditate."
This tourist attraction exits on Confusion Hill, on the Redwood Highway; it is made entirely of native Redwood.
A Redwood National Park is Urgently Needed
A speech about the need for a Redwood National Park given by Jeffery Cohelan of California to the 89th congress in the House of Representatives. Cohelan advocates for a park that includes the Redwood Creek tract of redwood forest. He includes a financial plan and presents H.R. bill 11723.
A spool donkey is shown next to a logging train in California, at Little River Redwood Company.
Three Yurok men carve and finish a canoe built from a single redwood log.
Tolowa man sitting in front of sweathouse, built in traditional plank-wood style, near Crescent City.
Four people seated on a redwood burl with a view of the latter used to climb up the tree , Engelwood, Humboldt Co., California.
Four workers and photographer Ericson pose with large redwood tree
A photo-opt in the forest; prominent local photographer Ericson seated on a redwood stump.
Two Yurok peoples pictured after their dwelling burned down from a fire in the Trinidad area.
This image depicts a Wiyot family standing in front of the remnants of the Wiyot village of Hatpileka. The structures on the left are the village houses in the plank-style, with a traditional sweathouse to the right.
Portrait of three Indigenous men from the Yurok tribe standing in front of a traditional redwood house.
Hupa baskets for sale in Humboldt County.
A copy of a resolution in opposition to the enactment of H.R.6201 written by the Eureka Chamber of Commerce.
Four Women Pose by Save the Redwoods League Banner Displayed on an Auto
Black and white photo taken within Humboldt County in taken in 1917. Pictured are Mrs. A.J. Monroe, Mrs. Harpst, Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs. Ella T. ; driver Frank Silence. Quote on back of photo, " Dear Mrs. Monroe, Shortly after you left Eureka I met Mrs Atkinson on the street. She was much enthused over a picture she had found and insisted that I go with her to Mahan's office to see it. It proved to be a copy of the one on the reverse side. I borrowed it and had several copies made. I tho't you might enjoy it and the memories it brings. I trust the coming year may bring peace and joy to you and yours. Lovingly-Ella T. Georgeson"
Driftwood characters crafted in Klamath and Del Norte, CA.
Burl is located on the lower trunk of the tree.
Hupa men traveling by redwood dugout boat up the Trinity River.
A team of horses pulls logs near Trinidad, California
A family posing on the stump of a redwood tree in the forest.
Reconstruction Drawing of Tolowa Dwelling House
This is a schetch reconstruction of the exterior view from front; Interior view from back of Tolowa redwood plank-style house
A trainis shown loaded with 16 logs measuring 88,568 feet, from the logging woods of John Vance.
A list of fare prices and tours from Crescent City and the Redwood Coast to San Francisco and back; circa 1925.
The second shot in existence of Elsie E. Hover's Hupa Basket presentations to local elementary school children.
Hupa Basket Private Collection Presentation
This basket collection demonstrates the semblance of a private collection. The owner and curator, Hover, is able to show her baskets at local events, because she owns the entire basket collection.
This Hupa serving basket and spoon primarily would have held acorn mush.
This photograph illustrates baskets from the Karuk and Yurock; the Eureka Times Standard advertised the baskets as: Seven Fancy Baskets in their book, "Made for The Trade."
School Children Petition Preservation of California's Redwoods
An article published in a 1908 edition of the Journal of Education. It highlights a petition to the U.S. government sent by 1,400 school children from Eureka, CA to preserve the Redwoods.
Journal of Education volume 67, no. 10, pg. 278
A man in a buggy being pulled by a two horse team through the Humboldt redwoods.
Sample Testimonies of Citizens for a Redwood National Park Members
A newsletter sent out by the Citizens for a Redwood National Park containing two members' testimonies on the need for a National Redwood Park that encompasses a substantial tract of old-growth redwood. These testimonies were to serve as examples for other members who were being asked to write testimonies in preparation for the Redwood National Park hearing.
Hupa Sweathouse Pillow and Yurok Sweathouse Stool
The objects were commonly found in Indigenous sweathouses. On the left and right are examples of Yurok stools carved out of redwood. In the center of the image is a pillow carved by the Hupa Community.
This is one of the world's largest service stations, built entirely out of Redwood.
Studio portrait of a young boy with striped bow tie posing next to a redwood burl.
Earthquake Bridge in Prairie Creek State Park
The Earthquake Bridge (footbridge) in Prairie Creek State Park.
Shrine of the Redwoods was advertised as, the "original drive-thru tree on the Avenue of the Giants Highway. The tree's natural opening was hallowed out by fires centuries prior.
The Tour-Thru-Tree is 700 years old, with a human-made cut that is 8 ft across and 9ft high.
A scenic view of Fern Canyon, through Redwood State Park.
The One Log House is a 42 ton log that was hollowed out to form living quarters. The interior of this 2,100 year old tree section now resembles a trailer home.
The Redwood sculpture, Paul Bunyan, (15 ton, 49 ft) nods, waves, and winks as he and Babe, the 34 ft, 17 1/2 ton Blue Ox, greet the many visitor to the Trees of Mystery.
The Carson House in Eureka, built in 1885 is an outstanding year around visitor attraction. Originally built by William Carson; The Carson House is located at 2nd and M Streets in Eureka, CA.
Being displayed by the young woman. It is the largest Burl bowl in the world. Value $500.00 at the Stump House, Eureka, CA.
A Redwood Burl located near The Stump House; burl in the shape of a leg, with shoe added on.
Hoopa Woman crossing the Trinity River by Canoe
Indians; Trinity River; Boats; Redwood, Hoopa
Hoopa Woman crossing the Trinity River by Canoe, likely traded from another tribe due to their lesser proximity to redwood.
Women's Board of Home Missions of the Presbyterian Church
This is a booklet put together by the Redwood Park and Recreation Committee on their Redwood Park proposal. There are many graphs, maps, and charts included inside. This plan sought to create a balance between recreation and industry in preserving the redwoods. Many members of the committee were connected to the lumber industry.
Yurok Grandmother sitting in "double-ended" redwood canoe.
View of a Yurok house and roof, constructed out of redwood.
Yurok woman standing in front of traditional redwood plank-style houses.
Save-the-Redwoods League Spring 1978 Bulletin
A Save-the-Redwoods League spring bulletin outlining the Redwood National Park expansion, newly dedicated memorial groves, the purchasing of Big Creek Ranch, and the 50 year celebration of California State Parks, with an emphasis on League contributions.
Logging operation utilizing "steam donkey" along with railroad car.
Looking East up watersheds of Lost Man's Creek and Little Lost Man's Creek. Geneva mill at lower left on Redwood State Highway 101. Altitude of 4500-4000-2000 ft. Location information from photograph at Redwood National Park.
Dedication of Lady Bird Johnson Grove (2)
A color photograph of Lyndon B. Johnson addressing a crowd at the dedication of Lady Bird Johnson Grove.
Dedication of Lady Bird Johnson Grove (1)
President Johnson Orders Redwood Park Study
An article in a bulletin created by the Sierra Club highlighting President Lyndon B. Johnson's remarks regarding the pursuit of a redwood park study to establish a national park.
Sierra Club Outdoor Newsletter Advertisement
An advertisement from a 1965 edition of the Sierra Club's Outdoor Newsletter encouraging the public to take action advocating for a Redwood National Park.
A letter written by H.K. Trobitz, Manager of the California Timberlands Division of the Simpson Lumber Company criticizing an ad created by the Sierra Club and arguing that many Redwoods have already been perserved.
Logging by Georgia-Pacific Corporation Within Senate Compromise Redwood Park Bill S. 2515
A press release sent out by the President of Citizens for a Redwood National Park, David Van de Mark. This document addresses the accusation that Georgia-Pacific has been logging inside national park lines. There is a map included which illustrates the areas affected.
Tourist Portraits and Trading Card Mementos
Wall of Wunderlich Bros. Trading cards and Mementos on sale for tourists passing through Humboldt County and the majestic redwoods.
Redwood burl that looks like the face of a man off of the Redwood Highway.