Category Archives: Historic Highway 99 Association of California

June Highway Presentation

On June 1, 2021 at 6 pm, I will be giving a Zoom presentation for the Historic Highway 99 Association of California on US 99 in Lake Shasta with photos of the exposed highway and information about reservoir levels. Come join us!

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJItduuuqDkoGtYW7kV9Mcxa3QI4FOGQLFCR

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.

May Presentation

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

Historic 99 in the News

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

Calexico Update

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!