Jacoby Building

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 30, 2015

1. Jacoby Building Marker

Inscription. The basement and first story of the building, at 8th and H streets (opposite), was constructed in 1857 for Augustus Jacoby. For many years it was a principal supply point for the Klamath Trinity mining camp trade. From 1858 through 1864 it served periodically as a refuge in time of Indian troubles. Housing various mercantile firms during its early years, it was acquired by A. Brizard in 1880.

California Registered Historical Landmark No. 783

Erected 1963 by State Park Commission, City of Arcata, Humboldt County Historical Society, Brizard Company. (Marker Number 783.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 40° 52.101′ N, 124° 5.213′ W. Marker was in Arcata, California, in Humboldt County. It could be reached from the intersection of 8th Street and H Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Arcata CA 95521, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

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Regionally, this marker was in California’s North Coast,

specifically on the Coast Ranges,

and in the Klamath Mountains.

It was also on the American Pacific Coast

and in the Pacific Northwest.

Globally, it was 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 found itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this location, measured as the crow flies: Jacoby's Storehouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Methodist Society on Humboldt Bay (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Jacoby Building (about 300 feet away); The Gregg-Wood Party and the Union Company (about 500 feet away); Minor Theatre (about 600 feet away); Site of Arcata Stage & Bus Depot (about 700 feet away); The Phillips House (approx. half a mile away); Union Plank Walk Railtrack (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arcata.

Also see . . .
1. Jacoby Building. NoeHill Travels in California website entry (Submitted on December 15, 2019.)

2. Path seems clear for plaque removal – once a replacement is ready. Mad River Union archive (January 26, 2018) (Submitted on July 30, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

3. Update: Offending Plaza Plaque Removed. North Coast Journal, March 6, 2018 (Submitted on July 30, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

4. Plaque Revision Revealed. Mad River Union, April 23, 2026. (Submitted on June 13, 2026.)

Jacoby Building Marker is Missing - 2019 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 17, 2019

2. Jacoby Building Marker is Missing - 2019

The Arcata City Council in February 2018 voted 4-1 to have this plaque removed because of wording that was considered problematic; it was removed in March, 2018. A replacement plaque was to have been installed in its place, but this has not been done as of the date of submission of this marker page.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 30, 2015

3. Jacoby Building Marker

Plaque Removal image. Click for full size.

courtesy Madriverunion.com, March 6, 2018

4. Plaque Removal

Original and Proposed Replacement - 2026 image. Click for full size.

courtesy Madriverunion.com, 2026

5. Original and Proposed Replacement - 2026

Jacoby Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 30, 2016

6. Jacoby Building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 617 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 15, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4, 5. submitted on June 13, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on December 15, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photo of the new marker after it is installed. • Can you help?