"The Line"

From 1905 until the mid-1950's the stretch of 4th Ave. between Barnette and Cushman was a thriving "Red Light" district. Small cabins were tightly packed along both sides of the street and the area was surrounded by a ten foot tall board fence. The fence was built to protect the delicate sensibilities of women and children, while the openings on either end provided access to delivery trucks and "pedestrians."