Eureka in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Buhne General Store
Photographed by Karen Key, May 26, 2007
1. Buhne General Store Marker
Buhne General Store
Greek Revival Architecture
Eurekas Oldest Commercial Building
Captain H.H. Buhne, Proprietor
Eureka Historical Landmark
This program possible through a partnership with property owners Globe Properties: Bob, Barbara, & Robert P. Maxon, Eureka Main Street, and the Eureka Heritage Society
Erected 2005 by Globe Properties, Eureka Main Street, and Eureka Heritage Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 40° 48.315′ N, 124° 10.043′ W. Marker is in Eureka, California, in Humboldt County. It is at the intersection of 1st Street and F Street, on the left when traveling east on 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 421 1st Street, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: E. Janssen Building (a few steps from this marker); Weaver Building (within shouting distance of this marker); D. C. McDonald Building (within shouting distance of this marker); IOOF (Dunaway Building) - 1882 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); C.W. Long Building
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Photographed by Karen Key, May 26, 2007
2. Buhne General Store Marker
Plaque is next to the flag pole.
October 6, 2012
3. Buhne General Store - view from south
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,240 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on October 11, 2012. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 3. submitted on October 11, 2012. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
