The businesses, auto camps, waysides and more that once dotted the
Old Redwood Highway through Mendocino County are researched, reviewed and brought to life
in this comprehensive volume. Many of the hotels and auto courts have faded into history,
while others have been rejuvenated and restored. Some of the more unusual include Ukiah's
Redwood Tree Service Station - a service station built out of an old redwood log. Willit's
Van Hotel, vacant at the of the book's writing, was built in 1924 and was listed in the
Directory of World Class Hotels "and enjoyed an international reputation among
politicians and dignitaries as the most important stop north of San Francisco."
Hawk's book is full of intriguing photos and captivating facts about
traveling in the earlier days.