Eureka in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Italianate Architecture
c1880
Photographed by Karen Key, May 27, 2007
1. Italianate Architecture Marker
Built for J. McLauchlan, restaurant, saloons downstairs; alpine rooms upstairs; one of the longest operating bordellos
Eureka Historic Landmark
This program possible through a partnership with property owner Dr. Marybeth Wolford, Eureka Main Street, and the Eureka Heritage Society
Erected by Dr. Marybeth Wolford, Eureka Main Street, and the Eureka Heritage Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 40° 48.254′ N, 124° 10.023′ W. Marker is in Eureka, California, in Humboldt County. It is on 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eureka CA 95501, 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 walking distance of this marker: J. Lowenthal Building (a few steps from this marker); The Cousins Building (a few steps from this marker); August Palmtag Building (a few steps from this marker); C.W. Long Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Eureka (within shouting distance of this marker); Ricks Building (1878) (within shouting distance of this marker); Eureka Business College
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Photographed by Karen Key, May 27, 2007
2. Italianate Architecture Marker
Marker is in the doorway, above the mailbox.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,878 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
