Yreka in Siskiyou County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Masonic Hall Building

300-304 W. Miner St.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2013

1. Masonic Hall Building Marker

Inscription. Originally known as the Wetzel Lot, a brick building stood here in 1880 which housed the fire department – Engine & Hose No. 1. A new building with a massive edifice was erected on the site in 1926 by four Masonic orders who sold shares at $50 each to finance the project. The lower level was designed for three business rentals while the top floor catered to lodge activities. The Denny Bar Company (first chain store in California) occupied the building along with Klamath National Forest and Electric Supply Company. By 1982 Cooley and Pollard Hardware had purchased the entire ground level for the expansion of their business.

Erected by City of Yreka.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 41° 43.919′ N, 122° 38.227′ W. Marker is in Yreka, California, in Siskiyou County. It is at the intersection of West Miner Street and 3rd Street, on the right on West Miner Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 West Miner Street, Yreka CA 96097, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on California’s Modoc Plateau,

in the Shasta Cascade,

and in the Klamath Mountains.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and specifically in the Pacific Northwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

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: Colton’s Block (a few steps from this marker); J.P. Smith & L. Rosenburg Building (a few

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steps from this marker); a different marker also named J.P. Smith & L. Rosenburg Building (a few steps from this marker); Guilbert Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hugo Miller Building (within shouting distance of this marker); W.W. Powers Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Livingston and Brothers Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Franco American Hotel Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yreka.

Also see . . . Masonic Hall Building - Yreka History blogspot. This blogspot contains a number of articles on Yreka History. Scroll about 1/2 of the way down the page to find this article. (Submitted on November 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, October 20, 2013

2. Masonic Hall Building Marker

The marker is below the "Hardware" sign.

Masonic Hall Building - Decorative Detail Above Entrance image. Click for full size.

January 19, 2013

3. Masonic Hall Building - Decorative Detail Above Entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 526 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on November 9, 2013. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.