Tales of the Russian River: Stumptown Stories

TheRussian River has drawn tourists to its colossal redwoods, picturesque seashoreand idyllic resorts for more than a century. This collection of John C.Schubert’s Stumptown Stories columns relates the history of this Californiariver valley through in-depth research and firsthand stories. Ride the firsttrain to chug across the Hacienda Bridge and wave farewell to the town’s lasttrain in 1935. Swing around in the many dance halls to the big bands of the1930s, ‘40s and '50s. Let the entertaining stories behind once stately, nowhidden, landmarks carry you into Stumptown’s past. Reconnect over coffee atPat’s Cafe and discover the rich history that formed the Russian River'scommunities.