Arcata in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Site of Arcata Stage & Bus Depot
Photographed By Kevin Carrabine, October 25, 2022
1. Site of Arcata Stage & Bus Depot Marker
Inscription.
Site of Arcata Stage and Bus Depot. . This site, 645 10th Street, has long been a travel hub beginning with a Stage Depot that served those traveling by horse and buggy through the introduction of the automobile. The Arcata Bus Depot building replaced the Stage Depot and was formally opened for business on May 11, 1946, with, three occupants: Pacific Greyhound, Arcata Pump, and the Tacoma Lumber sales offices. The building was constructed at a time when long-distance bus ridership was beginning its zenith. It served residents, visitors, businesses and students coming to Humboldt State for nearly 40 years.
This site, 645 10th Street, has long been a travel
hub beginning with a Stage Depot that served those
traveling by horse and buggy through the
introduction of the automobile. The Arcata Bus
Depot building replaced the Stage Depot and was
formally opened for business on May 11, 1946, with,
three occupants: Pacific Greyhound, Arcata Pump,
and the Tacoma Lumber sales offices. The building
was constructed at a time when long-distance bus
ridership was beginning its zenith. It served
residents, visitors, businesses and students coming
to Humboldt State for nearly 40 years.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is May 11, 1946.
Location. 40° 52.165′ N, 124° 5.095′ W. Marker is in Arcata, California, in Humboldt County. Marker is on 10th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arcata CA 95521, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2022, by Kevin Carrabine of Seattle, Washington. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2022, by Kevin Carrabine of Seattle, Washington. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
