Adventures in California History

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Auburn Ravine

Not sure of the date that this was taken, but likely late 1800’s early 1900’s. The road the wagon is on is, or will become the Lincoln Highway. You can see the railroad trestle in the background. We are facing east. This entire area is now under Interstate 80. The creek you see is contained in a culvert that travels under the freeway for quite a ways. Kids will often climb through the tunnel which the locals call Satan’s Tunnel, to see how far they can get (not recommended). The tunnel starts right where the giant statue of a Gold Miner sits by The Interstate and exits the culvert at The Ophir Road exit.

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Location of photo.