[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15258]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF FERNDALE, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 26, 2002

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition 
of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Victorian Village of 
Ferndale, Humboldt County, California.
  In 1852, brothers Seth and Stephen Shaw and their companion Willard 
Allen, traveled through the Eel River plain exploring a wilderness of 
ferns and redwood trees. Desiring to farm the fertile land, they 
constructed cabins which eventually became the village of Ferndale.
  Situated near the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by dairy farms, Ferndale 
has preserved its architectural heritage, attracting thousands of 
tourists who cross the historic Fernbridge over the Eel River and step 
back into another era.
  Named one of America's ``Dozen Distinctive Destinations,'' the 
National Trust for Historic Preservation added Ferndale to its 2002 
list of the best-preserved and unique communities in the nation. The 
Trust cited well-managed growth, a commitment to historic preservation 
and interesting and attractive architecture as influential in its 
choice of The Cream City for the designation.
  Seeking historically accurate locations, filmmakers have discovered 
that Ferndale is an ideal place to make motion pictures. The citizens 
of Ferndale have enthusiastically supported the use of their city as a 
film site and fill the scenes as ``extras.''
  Ferndale will welcome visitors with an old-fashioned birthday party 
in celebration of this historic anniversary on August 23rd and 24th, 
2002. The art galleries, parks and beautiful houses that grace the city 
make Ferndale a delightful place to live and to visit.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we recognize the 
City of Ferndale, California on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.

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