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Photo courtesy of
Betty Briggs
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Explore
the old-fashioned mercantiles, antique
stores, art galleries, and specialty
shops, hear the ringing of the blacksmith's
hammer, and talk with the friendly people.
Watch fresh candy being dipped by hand to
whet your appetite for a fine dinner and
an evening of theatre.
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| Resting by the fire in
your elegant bed and breakfast inn, think
about tomorrow: a walk along nearby
coastline, a nature hike in Russ Park (the
110-acre forest bird sanctuary), a boat
tour of the Eel River Delta, a visit to
the museums, a tour of Fern Cottage, a
leisurely day filled with old-fashioned
service and friendly faces. |
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will find a town where the old
way of life has not been
compromised. The splendid
buildings have been carefully
restored, embellished with
lovingly-tended gardens, and
people take the time to smile a
friendly greeting. |
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Photo by Bob von
Normann,
FVN Corp.
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| Although it's been
suggested that the Victorian village is a
fairytale setting, Ferndale is a working,
all-American town which takes pride in
its beautiful community and cultural
heritage. In the late 1800s Ferndale was
an agricultural and transportation center,
a melting pot for Scandinavian, Swiss-Italian,
and Portuguese immigrants. |
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| The entire village is
California Historical Landmark No. 883. |
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