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

Jim’s Shine Stand

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, August 19, 2023

1. Jim's Shine Stand Marker

Inscription. Jim Howard operated Jim’s Shine Stand here, from 1954-1990, following his step-father Wm. Turk Shoe Shine at this location from 1938-1954. Jim Howard served as Eureka City Councilman from 1972-1990. He is a member of Rotary Club of Eureka, who honored Jim at his 100th birthday December 1, 2015.

Erected 2016 by Rotary Club of Eureka.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 1, 2015.

Location. 40° 48.195′ N, 124° 10.052′ W. Marker is in Eureka, California, in Humboldt County. It is in Downtown. It is on E Street south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 E St, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Eureka Carriage Factory/Haensell’s (1871/1879) (a few steps from this marker); Needs/Williams Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarke Memorial Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); G.R. Georgeson Building (1903) (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Eureka (1911)

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Humboldt National and Home Savings Bank (1917) (within shouting distance of this marker); Eureka (within shouting distance of this marker); Ritz Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eureka.

Also see . . . HUMBOLDT HISTORY: The Life and Times of Jim Howard, a Civic Leader in 20th Century Eureka. A wonderful article highlighting the life of Jim Howard. (Submitted on September 24, 2023, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.)

Additional commentary.
1. Jim Howard passes away at age 100
Jim Howard, a local icon to the city of Eureka, passed away on November 5th, 2016, less than one month shy of his 101st birthday.

— Submitted September 24, 2023, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, August 19, 2023

2. Jim’s Shine Stand Marker

Marker resides under a Eureka Old Town parking sign and next to the historic Eureka Carriage Factory building

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2023, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2023, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.