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California State Route 254; Avenue of the Giants and former US Route 101

In this article we look at the history of California State Route 254 which is more popularly known as Avenue of the Giants.  Avenue of the Giants is a former segment of US Route 101/Redwood Highway.   California State Route 254 ("CA 254") is a 32 mile former segment of US Route 101 in Humboldt County.   CA 254/Avenue of the Giants features one of the largest Coastal Redwood strands in Northern California which line a highly scenic driving route.   Part 1; the history of US Route 101, the Redwood Highway, and CA 254/Avenue of the Giants The history of what would become US Route 101 ("US 101") and the Redwood Highway over what is now CA 254/Avenue of the Giants begins with the approval of the 1909 First State Highway Bond Act .  The First State Highway Bond Act was approved by voters during 1910 and was the genesis point of some of the most notable highways in California.  Legislative Route 1 ("LRN 1") in it's original form was a new State Highway w