Jacoby Building
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. Marker 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 sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles 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); Camp Curtis (approx. 1.6 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.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 15, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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