Tram at Waddell Beach, at the mouth of Waddell Creek

The tram at Waddell Beach, at the mouth of Waddell Creek. The settlement of Waddell was named for William White Waddell. In 1861, he built a sawmill, tramway, and wharf along the creek that was named for him. Waddell Beach became part of Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Rancho del Oso section.

Source of information: Written on back of photo

Clark p.390
Date: Undated
Type: PHOTO
Coverage: North Coast
Rights: This photograph is the property of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, California.

Restrictions on Use
Identifier: LH-0171

Citation

“Tram at Waddell Beach, at the mouth of Waddell Creek.” SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/9436. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.