Scotia in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Scotia Museum
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 5, 2012
1. Scotia Museum Marker
The two-story structure has a low-pitched shingle roof, a full portico and a full height gable. The pediment and roof are supported by perfectly cylindrical tree trunks with grooves in the bark that look like flutes and fillets carved into Grecian stone.
The museum entry features double doors with plain lintel and full transom light. The recessed wall and windows create the illusion of a porch, much in the style of the Acropolis in Athens.
The Scotia Museum was built in 1920 as a bank and was converted to a museum in 1951.
By the Native Sons of the Golden West
James L. Shadle, Grand President
Erected 2011 by Native Sons of the Golden West, Grand Parlor. (Marker Number 2010-7.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 12, 2011.
Location. 40° 29.013′ N,
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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 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Pacific Lumber Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Wi'ne'ma Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Sam Helwer (approx. 4.2 miles away); Humboldt Redwoods State Park (approx. 4.7 miles away); The Eel River Starts on Your Street (approx. 7.1 miles away); Immortal Tree (approx. 8½ miles
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 5, 2012
2. Front of Scotia Museum - view looking east
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 5, 2012
3. Sign mounted to the right of the museum entrance
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 5, 2012
4. Scotia Museum - pediment above entrance
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 5, 2012
5. Scotia Museum and Heisler Locomotive - view from south
On the grounds of the museum is a Heisler locomotive. Built in 1921, its first three years were spent as part of the Mt. Tamalpais and Muir Woods Railway, before heading north in 1924 to haul timber. It was eventually acquired by the Pacific Lumber Company and put on display here in 1951.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 5, 2012
6. Scotia Museum - wide view
The marker is visible here on the right side of the building, mounted on a short pole.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 747 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 12, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 6. submitted on November 13, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
