Eureka in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Carson Block (1892)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 30, 2021
1. Carson Block (1892) Marker
Samuel Newsom, Oakland architect; Built for
William Carson; Randall Banking; A. Crocker
Brothers Department Store; First Professional
Offices; Ingomar Theatre and Opera House.
Eureka Historic Landmark
Erected by Northern California Indian Development Council, Eureka Main Street and The Eureka Heritage Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 40° 48.227′ N, 124° 9.979′ W. Marker is in Eureka, California, in Humboldt County. Marker is at the intersection of F Street and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on F Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 241 F Street, Eureka CA 95501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ritz Building (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Russ Building (1900) (within shouting distance of this marker); August Palmtag Building (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Regarding Carson Block (1892). From the National Register of Historic Places registration for the Eureka Historic District, which includes the Carson Block:
Anxious to create a positive community spirit in the face of a logging and milling recession, William Carson decided to build the Carson Block. Samuel Newsom was the designer of this three-story, brick and terra cotta building in the Sullivanesque style. In addition to various office, commercial and residential spaces, the building also contained the superb Ingomar Theatre, a opera house designed to seat 1,400 people. The theater was closed in 1923 and gutted in 1958, and is now used for storage. Original ceiling frescoes and wooden entrance doors are all that remain of this once luxurious theatre.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 30, 2021
2. Carson Block (1892) Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 108 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
