North Beach History debut

Kelly Calhoun from the Museum of the North Beach has agreed to dip into his archives for the North Coast News. Here’s the first photo and information (which should also appear in the print edition next week):

FOOT BRIDGE OVER JOE CREEK, PACIFIC BEACH Circa 1910

 In the early 1900’s, a foot bridge stretched across Joe Creek giving access to the “Violet Patch” south of Pacific Beach.  This was later replaced by a cantilever bridge which was destroyed by winter storms.  The new 4th Street bridge was built in this location as part of the new highway along the coast from Pacific Beach to Copalis.  In 1953, the highway was moved east to its current location and the 4th Street bridge was demolished.  Pilings from this bridge are still visible across the creek.

 (Photo from the Museum of the North Beach archives)