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
Inscription.
Wi'ne'ma Theatre. "Women of the Braveheart". The Wi'ne'ma Theatre was built in 1919 and named for a young Indian girl who devoted her life to establishing friendly relations between her people, the Modoc Indians, and the white men. The first performance was on November 20, 1920 and tells the story of Wi'ne'ma, the theatres namesake.
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.
The Wi'ne'ma Theatre was built in 1919 and named for a young
Indian girl who devoted her life to establishing friendly relations
between her people, the Modoc Indians, and the white men. The
first performance was on November 20, 1920 and tells the story of
Wi'ne'ma, the theatres namesake.
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.
N, 124° 6.143′ W. Marker is in Scotia, California, in Humboldt County. Marker 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.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 17, 2019
2. Wi'ne'ma Theatre Marker - wide view
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 157 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 20, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
