Historic Highway 99 Association of California
Dedicated to the preservation of California's Main Street – former US Highway 99
Greetings All! I wanted to give some updates on the Pine and Palm. I recently had a meeting with Caltrans District 6 to discuss the project and what our intentions are for the landmark trees. Signage We explained that, while we appreciated and liked their idea of planting more trees along the southbound side of … Read more
One of our Highway 99 Partners needs your help! For reference, they gave a wonderful presentation in July 2022 on the historic Red Bluff Chinatown. Help show them the 99 Association is there for them by signing their petition to save this historic building! From The Helen & Joe Chew Foundation: Dear Beloved Friends and … Read more
For Immediate Release Media Contact:Kate HoldenDirector of Public Relations559-683-4636kate@yosemitethisyear.com Mammoth Orange to Squeeze Back into the Spotlight at the Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County The historic structure was restored to its former glory thanks to the generous donation of time and materials by the Rotary clubs of Chowchilla, Madera and … Read more
Either through heavy wind, corrosion, or a combination of the two, a section of “greenout” fell off a sign on the eastbound Ventura Freeway (State 134) recently at Victory Blvd. This sign, approaching the Golden State Freeway (I-5) has been there since 1961 when the freeway opened. In 1961, the Golden State Freeway was still … Read more
The Ridge Route Alternateby Michael F Ballard Surveying of the new “Ridge Route Alternate”, as it was to be called, began in 1928. The new alignment of the highway would diverge from the existing Ridge Route at Castaic and head north through the mountains via Violin Summit, Whitaker Summit, Piru Gorge, and Peace Valley … Read more