Eureka in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Joseph Russ Building (1900)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 30, 2021
1. Joseph Russ Building (1900) Marker
Built for Zipporah Russ & Sons Co.
Redwood Land & Investment Co.
Belcher & Crane Abstract Co.
Humboldt Club — Gentleman's Social Club
Eureka Historic Landmark
Erected by Bob, Barbara and Robert P. Maxon, Eureka Main Street and The Eureka Heritage Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 40° 48.228′ N, 124° 9.941′ W. Marker is in Eureka, California, in Humboldt County. Marker is on 3rd Street west of G Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 531 3rd 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. Eureka City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Lindsay Building (1886) (within shouting distance of this marker); Carson Block (1892) (within shouting distance of this marker); Ritz Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Oberon (within shouting distance of this marker); N.S.G.W. Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Regarding Joseph Russ Building (1900). From the National Register of Historic Places registration for the Eureka Historic District, which includes the Joseph Russ Building:
… Unusual when compared to other commercial structures in Eureka, the Joseph Russ Building is important as an attempt to transfer the Queen Anne idiom to a commercial building. The storefront is interesting for its checkered capitals, "squeezed" pediment ornament over the doors, and sunburst motifs in the transoms. The asymmetrical second floor, reminiscent of similar residential treatments, is dominated by a wide slanted bay projection. …
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 30, 2021
2. Joseph Russ Building (1900) Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 30, 2021
3. The Joseph Russ Building
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 195 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
