Redwood region. Type of logging railroad trestle build by Dolbeer and Carson Lumber Company on Elk River, Humboldt County, California. Bridge #2 on north bank spur of north fork of Elk River. Caps are 14" x 14" x 14'. Stringers are 8 x 16 x 32, staggered at ends and separated by 2" cast iron spool-like spacers with drift bolts through 4 stringers. Spacing prevents decay and staggering cuts down work of cutting ends for close fits. 7-16-43. E.F
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Location: average distance Identification: exact ground location unclear, appears unknowable No people present in picture
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Bridges and trestles Rivers - Elk River - North Fork (Calif.) Railroads Lumber companies - Dolbeer and Carson Lumber Company Decay - Resistance to Sequoia sempervirens - Decay Railroads - Dolbeer and Carson Lumber Company Sequoia sempervirens Humboldt County
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