Found
Sentimental
Found photographs near Arcata Plaza, Humboldt County.
Arcata Plaza bench
Found
listing
Posted
17 days
ago
Description
I found these photographs on Thursday, around 4:15 PM, tucked beneath a bench at the Arcata Plaza in Humboldt County. They look like a personal collection—an old portrait, a seaside shot, and a map with handwritten notes. I sat with them for a moment, feeling a tug of curiosity and responsibility, like I was holding a window into someone’s memories. I kept them safe, not wanting them to blow away in the coastal breeze, and I hope the owner recognizes them and is glad they’re not lost anymore.
Approximate found location
Arcata Plaza bench
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