Historic Highway 99 Association of California
Dedicated to the preservation of California's Main Street – former US Highway 99
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
Greetings All! The link in the original post regarding the upcoming meeting was incorrect. It has been corrected so that you can now sign up for the meeting properly. I apologize for the confusion. Join us via Zoom on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 6 pm for a presentation on the Ridge Route Alternate between … Read more
I would like to welcome the City of Redlands to our Highway 99 Association. The City of Redlands is our first major sponsor, and we look forward to seeing more in the future. Redlands will also be the first city in San Bernardino County to have Historic US Highway 99 signs posted along its segment. … Read more
Greetings All! I apologize for the absence of a newsletter this last cycle. I’ve been busy with moving and remodeling a house so have been unable to work on much things related to the Association. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. We have a few projects in the works still, including signing the Pine and … Read more
Our July 2022 presentation video is now available to view on our YouTube channel. If you missed the meeting, you can view it using the link below: The Helen and Joe Chew Foundation is also holding a fundraiser for their newly approved “Historic Chinatown” signs in Red Bluff, CA. If you would like additional information … Read more