Woodland in Yolo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Krellenberg Building

Photographed By Erik Christeson, September 10, 2016

1. Krellenberg Building Marker

Inscription. Peter Krellenberg was a German cabinet maker who came to Woodland from Sacramento in 1869 and established his furniture and coffin trades at this site. His family home was one door west of the shop. In 1872 Peter erected a one-story brick building here. In 1881 that structure was destroyed by fire and immediately replaced by this two-story brick building. In the following year he constructed an adjoining building.

Emil Krellenberg, son of Peter and Julia, assumed the family business after his father's death in 1904. Tragically, in 1915 Emil shot himself in the funeral parlor. His nephews, Julius and Emil Kraft, then took over the furniture store and mortuary. In 1927 the Kraft brothers moved the funeral service to a new home at Second and North Streets.

Tom and Meg Stallard bought the property in 1990 and began extensive renovations and improvements.

Erected 2016 by Native Sons of the Golden West. (Marker Number GPY 140-01.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 38° 40.64′ N, 121° 46.251′ W. Marker is in Woodland, California, in

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Yolo County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and 3rd Street (Business Interstate 5) on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 726 Main Street, Woodland CA 95695, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Main and Second Street 1920’s (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Woodland Opera House (about 400 feet away); Corner Drug Company Building (about 600 feet away); Capital Hotel, Est. 1869 (about 600 feet away); Woodland begins (about 700 feet away); Yolo County War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Woodland's First Post Office (about 700 feet away); Yolo County Courthouse (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodland.

Krellenberg Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Erik Christeson, September 10, 2016

2. Krellenberg Building

The marker is visible beyond the small group of people to the left of the left-most tree.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2017, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 459 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2017, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.