Eighty-six years ago, Albany had about 5,600 residents, and the Pacific Highway still ran right through the middle of town. But where exactly?
The question came up in the comments on a story July 24 about Elm Street, where the city is planning to renew the pavement and build new curb ramps next year. I mentioned that Elm used to be Highway 99E, also known as the Pacific Highway at the time.
“Don’t leave us guessing, Hasso,” reader Bob Melbo asked. “What was the original route of Highway 99E through Albany? Elm to ____ to _____?”…