Yreka in Siskiyou County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
City Meat Market
319 W. Miner St.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2013
1. City Meat Market Marker
Inscription.
City Meat Market. 319 W. Miner St.. The City Meat Market was owned and operated by various individuals since its first owner, Charles Herzog, put up the building in 1854. Through the years innovations such as a horsepower apparatus to run the sausage machine (1867), lowered the price to reduce competition (1875), screens on the doors to keep flies out (1892), and the addition of an ice plant in 1897 helped to keep business thriving and modern. The great fire of 1871 did not destroy the market, but the explosion of a coal oil lamp ignited a blaze in 1899 that caused major damage. Owners Wurster and Metzger hired traveling artist A. Cedros in 1911 to paint wall murals to enhance the interior. These paintings exist today even though the City Meat Market closed its doors to the public in 1973.
The City Meat Market was owned and operated by various individuals since its first owner, Charles Herzog, put up the building in 1854. Through the years innovations such as a horsepower apparatus to run the sausage machine (1867), lowered the price to reduce competition (1875), screens on the doors to keep flies out (1892), and the addition of an ice plant in 1897 helped to keep business thriving and modern. The great fire of 1871 did not destroy the market, but the explosion of a coal oil lamp ignited a blaze in 1899 that caused major damage. Owners Wurster and Metzger hired traveling artist A. Cedros in 1911 to paint wall murals to enhance the interior. These paintings exist today even though the City Meat Market closed its doors to the public in 1973.
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 1854.
Location. 41° 43.918′ N, 122° 38.268′ W. Marker is in Yreka, California, in Siskiyou County. It is on West Miner Street, on the left. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 319 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named City Meat Market (here, next to this marker); Wetzel Building
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2013
2. City Meat Market Marker
Marker on the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 633 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
