Eureka in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
E. Janssen Building
Italianate Architecture, 1875
| | Eureka Historic Landmark | |
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 6, 2012
1. E. Janssen Building Marker
This program made possible through a partnership with property owner Dolores Vellutini, Eureka Main Street, and the Eureka Heritage Society
Erected by Eureka Main Street, Eureka Heritage Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings.
Location. 40° 48.309′ N, 124° 10.033′ W. Marker is in Eureka, California, in Humboldt County. It is on First Street east of E Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 422 First 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: Buhne General Store (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 (within shouting distance of this marker); C.W. Long Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Cousins Building (about 300 feet away); Italianate Architecture
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 6, 2012
2. National Register of Historic Places Plaque
Mounted directly below the Janssen Building's historical marker is an NRHP plaque. The Janssen Building was placed on the Register on July 16, 1973.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 6, 2012
3. E. Janssen Building and Marker - wide view
The marker, not quite visible here, is mounted on the left side of the front entryway to the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 693 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
