Scotia in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Wi'ne'ma Theatre
"Women of the Braveheart"
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 17, 2019
1. Wi'ne'ma Theatre Marker
Designed by Architect, Alfred Henry Jacobs, it was to be a place of friendly assemblage, blended with its magnificent surroundings, not to be commercial in nature, in essence to be more than just a theatre to the community.
A redwood architectural marvel, originally had seating for 600 patrons. It is 128 feet long, 58 feet wide and 45 feet high.
Spared from fire in 1992 and renovated in 2000-2002 with new seating, lights, sound system and 2000 square foot dance floor. The Wi'ne'ma Theatre has constantly been used as a place of friendly assemblage and pride of the Scotia Community.
Erected 2007 by Native Sons of the Golden West Grand Parlor.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Women. In
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Location. 40° 29.05′ N, 124° 6.143′ W. Marker is in Scotia, California, in Humboldt County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 Main Street, Scotia CA 95565, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s North Coast, specifically on the Coast Ranges, and in the Klamath Mountains. It is also on the American Pacific Coast and in the Pacific Northwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Scotia Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pacific Lumber Company (about 300 feet away, measured
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 17, 2019
2. Wi'ne'ma Theatre Marker - wide view
Also see . . . Winema and the Modoc War (Prologue Magazine, Spring 2005). (Submitted on November 20, 2019.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 17, 2019
3. Wi'ne'ma Theatre and Marker
Charles Milton Bell (courtesy of the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution), circa 1875
4. Winema
"Winema earned her adult name-which means "strong-hearted woman" - for an act of bravery at age fourteen....when tensions between the Modoc and U.S. authorities escalated during the early 1870s, she stepped forward to serve as an interpreter and later a mediator between the two sides. Although warfare ultimately broke out, she earned widespread recognition for saving the life of a government official who came west to negotiate a peace settlement. Following the conclusion of the Modoc War, Winema traveled to Washington, D.C., where she met President Ulysses S. Grant and attended a parade held in her honor." - National Portrait Gallery
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 424 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 20, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
