Eureka in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Pythian Castle

Classical Architecture - 1892

— Eureka Historic Landmark —

Pythian Castle Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 17, 2019

1. Pythian Castle Marker

Inscription.
Built by B.C Mowry and Knights of Pythians
Members for Lodge # 34
Alterations by Barbara Groom,
Owner: Lost Coast Brewery, Apartment, and Theatre

Eureka Historic Landmark
This program possible through a partnership with
property owner Barbara Groom,
Eureka Main Street, and the Eureka Heritage Society

Erected by Eureka Heritage Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations.

Location. 40° 48.182′ N, 124° 9.883′ W. Marker is in Eureka, California, in Humboldt County. Marker is on 4th Street (U.S. 101) east of G Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 617 4th Street, Eureka CA 95501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Arkley Center for the Performing Arts (within shouting distance of this marker); Eureka City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); N.S.G.W. Hall (about 300 feet away); Lindsay Building (1886) (about 300 feet away); Joseph Russ Building (1900) (about 400 feet away); Former Home of Daly Brothers Department Store (about 400 feet away); United States Post Office and Courthouse

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(about 500 feet away); Masonic Building (1922) (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eureka.

Also see . . . Knights of Pythias (Clarke Museum). "In Humboldt County, the most recognizable remains of the Knights of Pythias can be seen in the buildings the order left behind, known as Pythian Castles. Pythian Castles exist in both Arcata (on the corner of 11th and H Streets) and Eureka (where Lost Coast Brewery is now). The Knights of Pythias were relatively popular, especially in Eureka, where they had 5 groups of Knights intermittently from 1887 to the late 1950s...." (Submitted on November 20, 2019.)

Pythian Castle and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 17, 2019

2. Pythian Castle and Marker

The marker is just visible here on the right side of the left doorway.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 463 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.