Fortuna California: The Old Photo Guy

1964 Aerial View of Fortuna Blvd & Rohnerville Rd.

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]]>Here is an Aerial View looking S.W. Fortuna Blvd. the Building in the center is Currently Rays Food Place.

1915 Fortuna Advertisement

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]]>A collage showing off the benefits of Early Fortuna circa 1915

1964 Aerial View of the new Purity Shopping Center in Fortuna

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]]>Here is a Aerial view of the new Purity Shopping Center as it looked in 1964, it currently is Rays Food Place.

Fortuna 1964

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:52:42 GMT

]]>Aerial View of Fortuna Blvd and Rohnerville Road in 1964. The building in the center was the New Purity Shopping Center and is currently Rays Food Place.

Fortuna 1964 looking S.E.

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:57:12 GMT

]]>The Forks of Fortuna Blvd & Rohnerville Road are seen in this Aerial view of Fortuna in 1964 at Center is Purity Shopping center . Rohnerville can be seen in the distance.

1961 aerial of Fortuna

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:03:10 GMT

]]>Here is a 1961 aerial of Fortuna showing the Old Pacific Lumber Company mill. On the lower Rt. you can see the fresh dirt of the new Hwy 101 in progress.

1961 Aerial View Looking S.W. Fortuna

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:09:09 GMT

]]>Here is a 1961 view of the Pacific Lumber Company Mill in Fortuna. At the top of the photo you can see the Clay Brown Mill which is now Eel River Brewery. Also you can see the start of construction of Hwy 101

Fortuna 1961 Looking S.E.

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:13:13 GMT

]]>Here is An aerial view of Fortuna looking S.E. toward Rohnerville. The Pacific Lumber Company is seen in the lower left. Also you can see the beginning construction of Hwy 101.

1961 Aerial of South Fortuna

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:18:42 GMT

]]>A 1961 Aerial of South Fortuna showing the Pacific Lumber Company Mill. Also notice the new construction of Hwy 101 lower Right

1960 Aerial of Fortuna

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:24:57 GMT

]]>Here is a 1960 View of Fortuna Looking North. This was before the construction of Hwy 101. Rohnerville Airstrip is seen bottom left.

Aerial View of Riverwalk Drive Fortuna.

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:30:53 GMT

]]>An Aerial View of Riverwalk Drive in Fortuna. The CCC Buildings are seen on the left , also Mendes Mini-Storage and Animal Health and Surgery Center.

1961 Aerial of Fortuna looking North

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:37:30 GMT

]]>1961 Aerial of Fortuna looking North. The Pacific Lumber Company is center. Also notice the construction of Hwy 101 is seen at left.

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Aerial of Fortuna Blvd. looking at Preston Ctr & Now Ace Hrdware

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:39:32 GMT

]]>Fortuna Blvd., aerial view of Preston Center, Ace Hardware and Fortuna Motors.

Aerial of Riverwalk Drive Fortuna RV Park

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]]>Here's a aerial view of the new Fortuna RV Park along River Walk Drive. Next door is Best Western.

Aerial Rancho Buena Vista Elizabeth Barcus Way #2 Fortuna 1994

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]]>Aerial view of Buena Viista Fortuna, California. The top right of photo is Elizabeth Barcus Way before homes were in place.

Aerial Rancho Buena Vista Elizabeth Barcus Way Fortuna 1994

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:52:18 GMT

]]>Aerial view of Rancho Buena Vista Fortuna, California circa 1994.

Aerial Rancho Buena Vista Fortuna 1994

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]]>Aerial view of Rancho Buena Vista Fortuna, California also Sunrise Cemetery at top of aerial.

Aerial-of-Fortuna-1967

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]]>Here's a 1967 aerial of Fortuna, California.

Aerial-of-Fortuna-Blvd

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]]>Fortuna Blvd aerial Fortuna Motors in foreground at right hand corner is Preston Center. On left hand corner is Fortuna Ace Hardware.

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Clay Brown Mill in Fortuna

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:08:53 GMT

]]>Clay Brown Mill was located on what is now Eel River Brewery on Riverwalk Drive.

Felt Spring Humboldt County Fortuna California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:23:16 GMT

]]>This was a small resort built by Dr.Felt. It had 3 Different Hot Springs of Varying Temperatures upon which he built round wooded tubs. The springs were said to be of Great Therapeutic value. There was a small Hotel and Saloon with Beautiful long hardwood bar.There is Virtually nothing left of the resort except for a few fruit trees.Dr.Felt was a much beloved and respected Physician known for making many housecalls in any type of weather on his prized horse "Jude" including them swimming across the Eel river many times to reach a patient.They were located to the South of the ridge above Newburg Road on Pacific Lumber land

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Fortuna 1889 Humboldt County California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:20:52 GMT

]]>Hillside view of Fortuna circa 1889 Humboldt County California.

Looking East on Main Street at 11th Street Fortuna, California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:22:11 GMT

]]>Early street scene of Fortuna looking East on Main Street at 11th Street.

Fortuna High School Fortuna, California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:26:38 GMT

]]>Fortuna High School Humboldt County California.

Friedenback Brothers Department Store Main Street Fortuna, California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:28:24 GMT

]]>Friedenback Brothers Store Main Street Fortuna, California. C Crane is now located in the Friedenback Store.

View from the hill 9th & 10th Streets Fortuna California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:33:16 GMT

]]>View from the hill circa 1910, 9th and 10th Streets. Mudgett House, Calvary Church located on 9th and "O" Streets.

South Fortuna Grammer School Humboldt County Califernia

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]]>South Fortuna Grammer School Fortuna, California.

6 Rivers Motel Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna, California

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]]>6 Rivers Motel Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna, California. Humboldt County circa 1950's.

Circus on Main Street Fortuna California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:50:54 GMT

]]>The Circus comes to town Main Street Fortuna, California Humboldt County.

Fortuna Hillside view circa 1889 Humboldt County California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:55:52 GMT

]]>Hillside view of Fortuna Main Street circa 1889 Humboldt County California.

Jack London leaving Star Hotel Fortuna, California Humboldt County

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 03:58:34 GMT

]]>Jack London leaving Star Hotel Main Street Fortuna, California Humboldt County

Fortuna Christian Ridge circa 1889 Humboldt County California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:04:22 GMT

]]>Fortuna Christian Ridge Humboldt County California circa 1889.

Fortuna Main Street Humboldt Beacon Newspaper office

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:10:27 GMT

]]>Fortuna Main Street scene Humboldt Beacon Newspaper office.

Henry Rohner Home Fortuna California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:15:18 GMT

]]>Henry Rohner home Fortuna, California Humboldt County

Fortuna Grammar School

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:20:57 GMT

]]>Fortuna Grammar School between 8th and 9th Streets

Fortuna Main Street 4th of July Parade

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:29:17 GMT

]]>Fortuna Main Street 4th of July Parade celebration circa 1911

Fortuna Main Street looking East

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:33:29 GMT

]]>Street scene Fortuna Main Street looking East.

Early Fortuna

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:38:10 GMT

]]>Here is a very Early photo of Fortuna. The Mudgett House is the 2 story Victorian Structure on the left next to the Calvary church located at 862 O st. The Train Depot which is at Rohner Park is seen in the background by the tall trees, it was relocated in the 1970s and currently houses the Fortuna Musuem .

Fortuna Grammar School Humboldt County California

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]]>Fortuna Grammar School Humboldt County California

Fortuna Trilma Movie Theatre

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:42:18 GMT

]]>Sunday Matinee Fortuna Trilma Movie Theatre circa 1909

Fortuna Monday Club Teen Dance

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]]>Monday Club Teen Dance Fortuna California Humboldt County

Fortuna Public School 3rd & 4th grades circa 1911

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:50:12 GMT

]]>Fortuna Public School 3rd & 4th grades circa 1911. Humboldt County California

Fortuna California panoramic view

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:51:12 GMT

]]>Fortuna California panoramic homes, businesses and Fortuna Train Depot

Eel River Valley Lumber Company Train

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:52:39 GMT

]]>Eel River Valley Lumber Company Train

Fortuna Young's Auto Camp

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:54:29 GMT

]]>Fortuna Young's Auto Camp and Cash Store. Caption is "Young's Humboldt Co California. Bowman Fortuna California No. 142

Fortuna California Main Street

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:55:45 GMT

]]>Fortuna California "On the trend of Famous Redwood Highway"

Fortuna Main Street Humboldt County California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:57:05 GMT

]]>Fortuna Main Street scene

Fortuna Main Street looking East

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:58:21 GMT

]]>Street scene Main Street at corner of 11th Street Humboldt County California

Fortuna looking West Main Street at corner of11th Street

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:59:43 GMT

]]>Looking West Main Street at corner of Eleventh Street

Fortuna Auto Campground California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:01:03 GMT

]]>Fortuna Auto Campground located at Rohner Park

Fortuna Main Street looking North

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:02:19 GMT

]]>Fortuna Main Street looking North

Fortuna 4th of July Parade

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:03:27 GMT

]]>Fortuna 4th of July Parade up Main Street circa 1911

Star Hotel Fortuna California circa 1890's

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:04:48 GMT

]]>Star Hotel located on Main Street Fortuna circa 1890's. Currently is doing business as "Green's Pharmacy"

Fortuna Main Street Humboldt County California

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]]>Fortuna Main Street shows Redwood Cafe and Ben Franklin's variety store

Fortuna looking West at corner of 11th Street

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:07:28 GMT

]]>Fortuna Main Street on corner of 11th Street looking West. Some of stores Rexall Drug Store, Fred Krieg Jewelry store, Ben Franklin variety store, Town Club Bar, Redwood Cafe.

Fortuna Main Street Friedenbach Brothers Store

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:08:59 GMT

]]>Fortuna Main Street on right is "Friedenbach Bros. Store.

Fortuna Main Street Humboldt County California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:10:14 GMT

]]>Fortuna Main Street Friedenbach Brothers Company on right which currently houses C Crane

Fortuna Hillside view circa 1910

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:11:27 GMT

]]>Fortuna Hillside view down onto 9th and 10th Streets

Fortuna Main Street Parade Humboldt County

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:12:39 GMT

]]>Fortuna Main Street Parade early 1900's

Fortuna Main Street Parade Humboldt County California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:16:56 GMT

]]>Fortuna Main Street Parade horse drawn carriage Humboldt County California

Fortuna 10th and Main Street

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:20:54 GMT

]]>Fortuna Ed Little's Top & Body Shop early 1900's Taco Loco Mexican restaurant is currently ran out of this location

Fortuna California Hillside view circa 1950's

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]]>Fortuna hillside view circa 1950's Humboldt County California

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Fortuna Main Street Humboldt County California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:29:23 GMT

]]>Fortuna Main Street business in photo are Pam's Park & Eat, Fortuna Music Mart, Farmers Insurance circa 1950's

Fortuna Pam Park & Eat Restaurant circa 1959

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:35:27 GMT

]]>Pam's Park & Eat Restaurant located at the 1700's block of Main Street Fortuna California Humboldt County

Fortuna 1890's view from hillside

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]]>Early Fortuna view from hillside circa 1890's Eel River in background

Fortuna Anderson's Mobile Gas Station circa 1959

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:39:42 GMT

]]>Anderson's Mobile Gas Station located on Main Street Fortuna California Humboldt County circa 1959. Now Dave's Auto Electric runs his business from this location.

Fortuna Blvd circa 1950's

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:40:15 GMT

]]>Early Fortuna Blvd on left is A-1 Radiator Fortuna California Humboldt County

Fortuna Blvd accident circa 1950's

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:41:42 GMT

]]>Fortuna Blvd accident circa 1950's. Texico Gas Station and tow truck.

Fortuna 10th Street Brom & Pollard circa 1950's

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:42:47 GMT

]]>Fortuna 10th Street Brom & Pollard Sheet Metal & Heating Fortuna California Humboldt County

Fortuna Main Street circa 1930's

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:48:24 GMT

]]>Fortuna California Main Street Humboldt County. On left Ed Little's Top & Body Shop and Friendenbach Bros located on corner of 10th and Main Streets.

Fortuna Depot circa 1914

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:49:50 GMT

]]>Fortuna Depot circa 1914

Fortuna Depot of the Eel River & Eureka Railroad

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:54:29 GMT

]]>Depot of the Eel River & Eureka Railroad Company at Fortuna

Fortuna Eel River Valley near Eureka

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]]>Fortuna Eel River Valley near Eureka

Fortuna Ferguson Feed Store

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 05:59:01 GMT

]]>Ferguson Feed Store located on 8th Street Fortuna Humboldt County California

Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department circa 1920's or 1930's

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:00:21 GMT

]]>Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department was located on Eleventh Street Fortuna, California circa 1920's or 1930's

Fortuna Firemen's Department circa 1906

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]]>Fortuna Firemen's Department circa 1906

Fortuna Shell Gas Station circa 1950's

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:07:55 GMT

]]>Gas Jockey pumping gasoline at the Shell Gas Station on Main Street Fortuna, California. Currently it's Dave's (Ansley) 76 Gas Station.

Fortuna Shell Gas Station circa 1950's

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:11:21 GMT

]]>2 Gas jockey's posing at a Fortuna Shell Gas Station located on Main Street Fortuna, California. It is still a gas station currently Dave's (Ansley) 76 gas station.

Fortuna Hardware circa 1957

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:16:18 GMT

]]>Fortuna Hardware Marshall-Wells Stores located 1221 Main Street Fortuna, California. Currently Beverage Plus Foods does business here.

Fortuna High School 1974 Big 5 Champs

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]]>Fortuna High School 1974 Big 5 Champions.

Fortuna High School Graduation 1959

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:20:55 GMT

]]>Fortuna High School Graduation 1959

Fortuna Hook & Ladder circa 1910

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:28:36 GMT

]]>Fortuna Hook & Ladder circa 1910

Fortuna Hughes Chevrolet Osmobile circa 1950;s

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:30:40 GMT

]]>Fortuna Hughes Chrevolet Osmobile located on corner Main and 13th Streets Fortuna, California. Currently the Fortuna Post Office located on this corner of Main Street.

Fortuna Village Laundromat Self Service circa 1950's

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:31:50 GMT

]]>Village Laundromat was located 367 North Fortuna Blvd Fortuna, Arney's Tattoo is currently in business at this location.

Fortuna looking North East toward Main Street

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:33:20 GMT

]]>Hillside view of Fortuna looking North East toward Main Street Fortuna, California.

Fortuna Main Street looking South circa 1930's

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:35:39 GMT

]]>On the left hand side of photograph where there is a Bakery later housed The Humboldt Beacon. On the right hand side where Friedenbackhs later became Daly's and currenty is C Crane.

Victorian Fortuna Main Street Fortuna, California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:37:05 GMT

]]>"A busy day in Fortuna you'll be welcome there"!! Known as the "Friendly City"

1960 scene of Fortuna Motors at 12th and Main

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:41:52 GMT

]]>A scene from 1960 showing Fortuna Motors at 12th & Main. Previously it was Burrell Ford. Fortuna Motors is owned by the Tanferani Family.

Fortuna Motors

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:43:28 GMT

]]>Fortuna Motors was located on the corner of 12th and Main Street, Fortuna, California. Currently a furniture store is in this location. Notice to the left of the photograph White's Grocery.

Parlatos Grand Opening 320 Main Street Fortuna, CA circa 1956

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:43:55 GMT

]]>New cars are see parked outside of Parlatos Restaurant Grand Opening in Fortuna circa 1956. This Italian hot spot stayed in operation until 2009.

Fortuna Paint & Supply circa 1950's

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:45:09 GMT

]]>Fortuna Paint & Supply located at 1338 Main Street circa 1950's. Unfortunately, the building burned to the ground in the 1960's. Presently it is a parking lot for the CPA's office of Anderson, Lucas, Somerville & Borges.

Fortuna Pam's Park & Eat circa 1960's .Main St., Fortuna, CA

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:46:45 GMT

]]>Pam's Park and Eat located on 1665 Main Street Fortuna circa 1960's.Presently Shotz Coffee and Drive thru are in business at this location.

Fortuna Pam's Park to Eat c.1960 Fortuna, CA

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:48:37 GMT

]]>Fortuna's Pam's Park and Eat Restaurant was quite the hopping place. Teenagers cruised Main Street and Pam's was part of that cruise. Presently Shotz Coffe & Drive thru are doing business at this location 1665 Main Street Fortuna, California.

Fortuna Panoramic

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:50:56 GMT

]]>Panoramic view of Fortuna, California.

Parlato's Restaurant Grand Opening circa 10-03-56

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:53:33 GMT

]]>Parlato's Grand Opening 320 Main Street Fortuna, California.

Fortuna Rodeo Fortuna, California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:55:06 GMT

]]>Fortuna Rodeo Bull riding.

Fortuna Rodeo Fortuna, California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:58:02 GMT

]]>Fortuna Rodeo bronc riding.

Fortuna Rodeo Rohner Park Fortuna, California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:00:38 GMT

]]>Fortuna Rodeo located in Rohner Park Fortuna, California. The wild bronc ride.

Fortuna Rodeo Fortuna, California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:05:41 GMT

]]>The annual Fortuna Rodeo held at Rohner Park, Fortuna, California.

Fortuna Rodeo Fortuna, California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:09:01 GMT

]]>The annual Fortuna Rodeo held at Rohner Park, Fortuna California.

Fortuna Rodeo

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:11:34 GMT

]]>Fortuna Rodeo steer roping.

Fortuna Rodeo

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:17:54 GMT

]]>Fortuna Rodeo bull riding.

Fortuna Rodeo Fortuna, California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:23:33 GMT

]]>The parade comes to an end at the Fortuna Rodeo grounds. The wagon being pulled is the Native Sons of the Golden West.California.

Fortuna Rodeo Square dancers

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:26:07 GMT

]]>Here's some square dances performing at the Fortuna Rodeo Fortuna, California.

Fortuna Rodeo

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:28:40 GMT

]]>The annual Fortuna Rodeo a cowboy bull dogging with a Madador assisting.

Fortuna Rodeo Fortuna, California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:34:26 GMT

]]>The annual Fortuna Rodeo held at Rohner Park Fortuna, California.

Fortuna Rodeo

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:34:54 GMT

]]>Fortuna Rodeo steer roping.

Fortuna Rodeo Fortuna, California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:39:26 GMT

]]>The annual Fortuna Rodeo held at Rohner Park.

Fortuna Rodeo #6

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:40:04 GMT

]]>Fortuna Rodeo bulldogging.

Fortuna Rodeo #7

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:45:39 GMT

]]>Calf roping at the Fortuna Rodeo.

Fortuna Rodeo #8

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:50:04 GMT

]]>Bull riding at Fortuna Rodeo.

Fortuna Rodeo #9

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:55:12 GMT

]]>Fortuna Rodeo wild bronc ride.

Fortuna Rodeo circa 1927

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:00:39 GMT

]]>Rodeo parade down Main Street Fortuna, California.

Fortuna Rodeo circa 1959

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:06:48 GMT

]]>Fortuna Rodeo held at Rohner Park Fortuna, California.

Fortuna Shell Gas Station Main & Park Street c.1959 #05

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:10:22 GMT

]]>This Shell Gas station was located on the corner going into Rohner Park. It later became Goble's Liquor store. On the right of photograph is Music Mart and Pam's Park and Eat. On the hilltop is the Ben McWhorter home.

Star Hotel located on Main Street Fortuna circa 1959

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:13:07 GMT

]]>Star Hotel located on Main and 11th Street Fortuna, California. Green's Pharmacy is now located here.On side street is Fortuna Auto Parts.

Star Hotel Main Street Fortuna circa 1959

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:14:40 GMT

]]>On Main Street is Fortuna Drug store, Star Hotel and Sportsman Cafe.

Fortuna Teen Dance at the Monday Club

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:17:48 GMT

]]>Teen Dance at the Monday Club located on Main Street Fortuna, California. Can you stop Nancy Mozzetti-Kirtley?

The End is Here

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:47:31 GMT

]]>Leon Younger is carrying the sign for the Fortuna Theatre for the movie "The End is Here "

Advertisement for Fortuna Theatre circa 1957

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:20:25 GMT

]]>Fortuna theatre advertisement on back of this man sure turned heads! In the background is Rexall Drug store and Fred Krieg Jeweler. Main Street Fortuna, circa 1957. The Man holding the sign was Leon Younger.

Fortuna Theatre Ad Pajama Party circa 1957

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]]>Teenagers advertising Pajama Part at Fortuna Theatre circa 1957. Walking along Main Street in front of Burrell Ford which later became Fortuna Motors owned by Leigo Tanferani.

Fortuna Theatre Ushers circa 1940's

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]]>Fortuna Theatre ushers circa 1940's on Main Street. The movie playing was Gunga Din starring Cary Grant.

Fortuna panoramic

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Corner of Eleventh and Main Streets Fortuna

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]]>Main Street looking North is Bowman Rexall Drugs, Fred Krieg Jeweler, Bistrins, Ben Franklin's, Town Club and Daly's.

Looking west on Main Street Fortuna, California

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]]>View of Fortuna from the corner of 11th and Main looking west. Some of the stores shown are: Rexall drugs, Fred Krieg Jeweler, Morgan's, Star Hotel, Redwood Cafe and Fortuna Bakery just to name a few.

Fortuna from the hillside circa 1910

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Texaco Gas Station corner of 13th and Main Fortuna

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]]>Bob Johnston owned this Texaco Gas Station located at the corner of 13th and Main Streets Fortuna, California. In this photo there was a fire at the paint store across the street that made the paint bubble on the gas station.

Friedenbach Bros. Department Store Fortuna

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:25:38 GMT

]]>Friedenbach Brothers Department Store was located on the corner of 10th and Main Streets Fortuna, California. In later years this store was Daly's and is currently owned by C Crane.

Fortuna Garage circa 1920's

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]]>Fortuna Garage not sure where it was located if you happen to know I would greatly appreciate your information.

Fortuna Glass Company Fortuna, California circa 1958

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]]>Fortuna Glass Company was located on 10th Street Fortuna.

Fortuna Hardware

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]]>Fortuna Hardware contest to win this Parkard!

Fortuna looking North East

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Fortuna looking west on corner of 11th & Main Streets

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]]>Westard scene on Main Street at corner of Eleventh and Main Street Fortuna, California.

Fortuna 13th and Main Street Fortuna, California

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]]>Having a chuck wagon cook out for a car lot. AM Baird Engineering now sits where this photo was taken. And to the left is Fortuna Theatre. Circa 1950's.

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Fortuna Theatre Lobby circa 1957

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:29:21 GMT

]]>The movie "The Pajama Game" was being shown at the Theatre. And these teenagers dressed in their pajama to promote the movie. Circa 1957

Fortuna Theatre lobby circa 1957

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:29:26 GMT

]]>Teenagers in the lobby of Fortuna Theatre. This theatre is still running strong. Notice the billboards advertising coming movies with Buster Keaton.

White Grocery Store

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:29:30 GMT

]]>White Grocery Store was located on the corner of Main and 12th Street Fortuna, California. Currently Strehl's Family shoes is at this location.

L.F. Friedenbach Advertising

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]]>L.F. Friedenbach Drayage and Expressage opposite Dr. G.S. Loveren's office Fortuna, California

Texaco Gas Station 1260 Main Street Fortuna, California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:30:07 GMT

]]>Texaco Gas Station was located at 1260 Main Street was owned by Bob Johnston. Currently a restaurant is now at this location. Next door is Quality Hardware which is now Quality Antiques.

Shell Gas Station Fortuna, California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:30:12 GMT

]]>Shell Gas Station located at 1666 Main Street Fortuna. And on the left was a used car lot. This gas station is still in service as Dave's (Ansley) 76 Service.

Highway 101 north bound

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Ladies At The Beach

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New homes in Lawndale Fortuna, California

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]]>Ground breaking for new homes to be built in Lawndale circa 1950's/

Old Fire House on 11th Street, Fortuna

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]]>Fortuna Fire Department when it was on 11th st.

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Rockys Club Fortuna

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:37:25 GMT

]]>Rocky's Club was one of many bars in Fortuna. It's still a bar now called "The Playroom". To the left was Rick's Stationary.

Safeway Grocery Store Fortuna, California

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:38:41 GMT

]]>Here is Fortuna Safeway that was located on 11th Street. Then it served as the Fire Department, then an Antique store.Currently Napa Auto is doing business here.

Trilma Theatre Ad. Fortuna

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]]>Fortuna's Trilma Theatre.

Fortuna Train Depot

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]]>A couple of guys waiting for the train at the Fortuna Train Depot, which was located at the end of 8th st. Fortuna. In the 1970s it was moved to Rohner Park and now serves as the Musuem.

Newburg Locomotive

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 02:14:38 GMT

]]>The locomotive from Newburg mill pauses for a photo , unaware of the two young love birds standing below the platform. The Newburg mill was located East of Fortuna at the end of Newburg Road,

Train in Fortuna

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]]>Train Passes thru Fortuna , The Date is unknown.

Looking North Fortuna Ca.1995

greg@oldphotoguy.com (The Old Photo Guy) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:14:48 GMT

]]>Aerial view of North Fortuna circa 1995

Fortuna Aerial looking East over Hwy 101

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]]>Fortuna aerial looking East over Highway 101.

Fortuna Aerial Looking North

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]]>Fortuna aerial looking North Fortuna, California.

Fortuna Aerial looking toward Rohnerville Road

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]]>Fortuna aerial of Fortuna looking towards Rohnerville Road Fortuna, California.

Aerial view of Riverwalk Drive Fortuna, California

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]]>Aerial view of RV park, Best Western Motel and Holiday Inn.

Aerial view of Best Western

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]]>Aerial view of Best Western and to the right of photograph is the RV park.

1990s Aerial of Fortuna looking NW

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]]>Aerial view of Fortuna circa 1990's/

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