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

Ruehle Building

326 W. Miner St.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2013

1. Ruehle Building Marker

Inscription. In 1852, Frederick Ruehle, the second owner of this property built a two-story brick structure with iron shutters on this site. When Alois Wetzel became the new owner in 1866, he put in a shaving saloon (sic) and bathhouse downstairs while the Yreka Journal printing office occupied the upper floor. At one time the United States Post Office operated at this location and installed new “keyless” lock boxes. Later, space was rented for the Yreka Union newspaper, a law practice, dentist offices, and a drapery shop. The building’s front has been altered significantly, but since it did not burn in the fire of 1871, the building has been home to continuous business ventures for over 145 years.

Erected by City of Yreka.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 41° 43.93′ N, 122° 38.28′ W. Marker is in Yreka, California, in Siskiyou County. It is on West Miner Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 326 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: Charles Peters Building (here, next to this marker); Brown-Nickell-Authenrieth Building (a

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few steps from this marker); Peters & DeWitt Building (a few steps from this marker); Bella Union Saloon (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Peters & DeWitt Building (a few steps from this marker); Charles Bibend Building (a few steps from this marker); Wetzel Building (a few steps from this marker); City Meat Market (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yreka.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, October 20, 2013

2. Ruehle Building Marker

The marker is to the right of the left-hand door.

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 488 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.