Yreka in Siskiyou County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
W.W. Powers Building
209, 211,213, 215 W. Miner St.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2013
1. W.W. Powers Building Marker
Inscription.
W.W. Powers Building. 209, 211,213, 215 W. Miner St.. Originally built in 1879 to accommodate three separate businesses, this structure became the Power’s Hotel, a fine two-story, twenty-room affair when the second story was added in 1882. Prior to the installation of room-dividing walls, a “Walking Match” was held upstairs with a purse of $50 to the winner, no doubt a publicity stunt to acquaint people with Mr. Powers’ new venture. By 1888, the business became the Clarendon Hotel, was remodeled extensively a year later and wired for electricity in 1897 (first of any Yreka hotel). The Clarendon continued to operate into the 1960s, while an assortment of other businesses occupied the lower level.
Originally built in 1879 to accommodate three separate businesses, this structure became the Power’s Hotel, a fine two-story, twenty-room affair when the second story was added in 1882. Prior to the installation of room-dividing walls, a “Walking Match” was held upstairs with a purse of $50 to the winner, no doubt a publicity stunt to acquaint people with Mr. Powers’ new venture. By 1888, the business became the Clarendon Hotel, was remodeled extensively a year later and wired for electricity in 1897 (first of any Yreka hotel). The Clarendon continued to operate into the 1960s, while an assortment of other businesses occupied the lower level.
Erected by City of Yreka.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 41° 43.906′ N, 122° 38.208′ W. Marker is in Yreka, California, in Siskiyou County. Marker is on West Miner Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 West Miner Street, Yreka CA 96097, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2013
2. W.W. Powers Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 392 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
