Downtown in Eureka in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Former Home of Daly Brothers Department Store

A Century of Style From 1895 to 1995

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, August 19, 2023

1. Former Home of Daly Brothers Department Store Marker

Inscription. The last home-owned department store to survive in California occupied one-half city block in Eureka, as well as stores in Fortuna, Crescent City, Fort Bragg and Brookings, Oregon.

This is a tribute to Cornelius and John Daly, who emigrated to Eureka from County Cork, Ireland, with their wives Annie and Eileen Murphy, to their Descendants, and to all the dedicated employees over 100 years.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 40° 48.161′ N, 124° 9.963′ W. Marker is in Eureka, California, in Humboldt County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of F Street and Route 101, on the right when traveling south on F Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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’s Chinese Expulsion of 1885 and 1906 (within shouting distance of this marker); Arkley Center for the Performing Arts (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank/Professional Building (1918) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); G.R. Georgeson Building (1903) (about 300 feet away); Humboldt National and Home Savings Bank (1917) (about 400 feet away); Ritz Building

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(about 400 feet away); Pythian Castle (about 400 feet away); Eureka City Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eureka.

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, August 19, 2023

2. Former Home of Daly Brothers Department Store Marker

Former Home of Daly Brothers Department Store image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen

3. Former Home of Daly Brothers Department Store

A vintage photo of Dalys Department Store Building above and a view of the building site looking SE today.

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen

4. Former Home of Daly Brothers Department Store

Former Dalys Department Store looking south along F Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2023, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 23, 2023, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.