Was reading an interesting article about travels. Thought it might interest you folks. 1890, the population was then about 8,000 persons in the Eureka area. The distants to San Francisco by steamer was about 221 miles (Coast sea travel), and the trip took about 20 hours, the fare for 1st. class was $10.00; 2nd class, $5.00....the overland STAGE was 180 miles to Ukiah. The San Francisco & Northern Pacific Railroad was 113, totaling 293 miles, and took 36 hours, for a fare of $16.50. About all I can say is that travel was an expense then as it is now, but by air gets you there faster, if you don't have to double back on your route. ~Linda~ Willow Creek, CA.