This Local Ghost Town Is Slowly Sinking Into The Bay
History:
- Drawbridge, originally called Saline City, started as a cabin for the drawbridge operator in 1876.
- It became a popular weekend attraction, with 79 cabins and two hotels by 1906.
- Drawbridge had a unique layout, with cabins on stilts above the marsh and railroad tracks running through the town.
- It attracted hunters, nature lovers, and partiers due to its location and lack of police presence.
- The town had two neighborhoods, divided by north and south.
Decline:
- Drawbridge's decline began in 1936 when the freshwater supply began to decrease.
- This led to fewer visitors and permanent residents, and by 1963, only 5 residents remained.
- In 1979, the last resident, Charlie Luce, officially left the town.
Present:
- Drawbridge is now part of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
- It is not open to the public, as it is illegal and unsafe to visit.
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