US 99 – Delano UP

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US 99 – Delano UP

1931 Delano UP, looking north

South of Delano, US 99 crossed the Southern Pacific Railroad again. The original crossing, at 1st Ave and Glenwood St, is still mostly visible, though realigned. In 1931, US 99 was realigned to follow High St to a new underpass which also remains today. Original wooden railing from the 1930’s is also still prevalent here.

Video showing the roadway heading northbound in November 2021. Courtesy – Historic Highway 99 Association of California
1973 USGS map showing all the 99 alignments in Delano.
1952 aerial photography showing the area around the Delano UP. Note the old alignment returning at the northern (upper) end of the photograph.
Looking northerly along the old alignment at High Street and 1st Ave.
Aerial view of the original grade crossing at 1st Ave and Glenwood St. The angled original alignment, now abandoned, can be seen heading away from High St (main road running top/bottom) toward the railroad tracks at center.
Original alignment with paving south of the underpass.
Original wooden railing near the underpass

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