Yreka in Siskiyou County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Colton Theater Building

210, 214 W. Miner St.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 19, 2013

1. The Colton Theater Building Marker

Inscription. David D. Colton built a handsome brick building on this site in 1856, and outfitted the upper floor as a theater which operated until 1858. At various times the building housed several businesses, including a skating rink, saloon, hotel, restaurant and soda factory. After the Great Conflagration burned the structure on July 4, 1871, the west half was rebuilt in 1882 and the eastern portion several years later. The fronts have been altered and modernized, but the interior spaces accommodated successful businesses for over a century. Colton left Yreka in 1859, studied law and became associated with the "Big Four" of railroad fame. His presence and enterprising spirit played a substantial role in Yreka's history.

Erected by City of Yreka.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1759.

Location. 41° 43.91′ N, 122° 38.196′ W. Marker is in Yreka, California, in Siskiyou County. Marker is on West Miner Street west of South Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 214 West Miner Street, Yreka CA 96097, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jennie B. Nichols Building (here, next to this marker); 204 W. Miner St. (a few steps from

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this marker); Yreka (a few steps from this marker); W.W. Powers Building (a few steps from this marker); Guilbert Building (a few steps from this marker); 200, 202 W. Miner St. (within shouting distance of this marker); Hugo Miller Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicholas T. Delean Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yreka.

Also see . . . David D. Colton. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on December 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The Guilbert Building and Colton Theater buildings image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Lee Russell, 1942

2. The Guilbert Building and Colton Theater buildings

This photo, courtesy of the Library of Congress, shows the Guilbert Building (Bank of America) and the Colton Theater Buildings ("Telephone", "Cafe") as they appeared in 1942.

The Colton Theater Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 19, 2013

3. The Colton Theater Building

The marker is visible on the very rightmost part of the building.

General David Douty Colton (July 17, 1831– October 9, 1878) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Wikipedia, Unknown

4. General David Douty Colton (July 17, 1831– October 9, 1878)

A California pioneer, entrepreneur, and politician for whom the city of Colton, California, was named.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2013, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2013, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on December 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.