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Ferndale, CA - Beautiful Victorian Architecture

The town of Ferndale, California, is on the U.S. list of historical monuments, and for a good reason. All of the town's buildings reflect the Victorian-era architecture of the 19th century. The town's official website boasts that it's the prettiest small town in the Redwoods region, and it's hard to argue with that claim. It was founded in 1852 by two brothers and quickly drew in residents looking to strike it rich during the Gold Rush.

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Many of these settlers brought agricultural techniques from Europe, which quickly made the town quite wealthy, resulting in all of the ornate buildings. The town has also been billed as a photographer's paradise.