Category Archives: Historic Highway 99 Association of California

Guide, Highways, Historic Highway 99 Association of California, Presentation

Finding Old Highways Presentation

On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, I hosted a Zoom presentation for the Historic Highway 99 Association of California on the topic of finding old highways. This presentation included information about survey monuments, pavement styles, bridge types, and more. A recording of the presentation is now available for viewing and download. Please follow the link below to view.

https://zoom.us/rec/share/n7u0NOlbPcCFBoiSPEj4umnsj2V7bVEqnFeiZnlqGOe-XZ4wLoAtk12tNRJpeckm.EEZtms4r3PG3DY5e?startTime=1620177032000

There will be an additional presentation in the near future to cover some additional topics that weren’t covered and to have a bit more detail in others.

Highways, Historic Highway 99 Association of California, Meeting, Presentation

May Presentation

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On Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 6 pm, I will hosting a presentation via Zoom on tips and tricks to finding old highways. Information on bridges, survey markers, and roadway striping will be covered. Learn what a “c-block or c-monument” is and how to find them. Learn how to identify bridges by their railing and construction. Join the meeting and learn! There will be time for questions as well. Registration is required.

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkdOutqD0rEtZNYty8yuvTMQFeelJrqNUc

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Historic 99 in the News

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The Historic Highway 99 Association of California just got its first newspaper article. Come check it out!

Desert Review – E-Edition of April 13, 2021 – Page A2 (second page)

Historic Highway 99 Association installs new signs, seeks to promote economic development

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Calexico Update

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Today, the Historic Highway 99 Association of California with the City of Calexico, posted new Historic Route signs at the south end of old US 99. Come see the photos!

Calexico Signs Posted!
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Ridge Route Alternate Presentation

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On Tuesday, April 6 at 6pm, I will be giving a presentation via Zoom on the Ridge Route Alternate section of US 99 during the regular monthly meeting of the Historic Highway 99 Association of California. It will cover the history of the roadway from its original construction through to its replacement by I-5 from Castaic to Tejon Pass. The presentation will include some rarer photos of the route and have time at the end for questions. Come join us and learn a bit about the history of US 99 in Southern California!

To register for the presentation, use the link below:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwlf-6srDIqHdRkYBHsG8jzi8D68Gtys-dF