The Doust Tree, later renamed
Shrine Tree, at Myers Flat on the Redwood Highway

Doust Tree was the original name of the Shrine (drive-through) Tree located at the settlement of Myers Flat on the old Redwood Highway. First called Myers Auto Camp, the attraction later became Herb Jones' Auto Camp and around 1934/6 the tree was renamed the Redwood Shrine - supposedly in honor of the Shriners organization.

The cards for the Shrine Tree are shown on their own page Shrine (Just click on the link to view the page showing 37 cards of the Shrine Tree)

The Shrine tree was severely damaged by recent Eel River floods, nearly fell, and was pulled upright with steel cables which presently hold it up. It is still alive - but barely - and you can still pay and drive through it.

2005: I've heard rumors it is no longer open for passage.

I would be very happy to hear more from anyone with further information or postcard images!


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(Doust08) RPPC
1925-1942
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(Doust02) RPPC
1925-1942
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(Doust01) RPPC
PM: Sep 29, 1931
Duplicate available
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(Doust04) RPPC
PM: June 22, 1931
Duplicate available
 
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(Doust03) RPPC
1925-1942
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(Doust05) RPPC
1925-1942
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(Doust06) Linen
2A1536 (1932)
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(Doust07) Linen
6A-H2858 (1936)
 
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