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   Redwood Creek and Embarcadero.
 


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Caption:   Redwood Creek and Embarcadero (c. 1880). In 1851, a deep-water channel that ran inland to what is now downtown Redwood City was discovered off of San Francisco Bay. Named Redwood Creek, this channel was used by the lumber companies to ship wood and logs from the redwood forest in the peninsula hills to San Francisco. Soon products of all types were brought to the waterfront for export and Redwood City became famous for its workable port. This photograph was taken from the wharf behind Diller's Store. The warehouses in the center and at right belonged to the Hanson Lumber Company.
     
Photo Date:   circa 1880
     
OwningLibrary:
   Redwood City Public Library
     
Subjects:  

Waterways -- Redwood City, CA

Lumber Industry -- Redwood City, CA

Buildings -- Redwood City, CA
 
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