Arcata in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Jacoby's Storehouse

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 13, 2021

1. Jacoby's Storehouse Marker

Inscription. Originally built in 1857 by Augustus Jacoby, this building was constructed of locally quarried stone and brick. This was the first fire proof building in Humboldt County. Jacoby left Arcata in 1862 and mercantile firms continued to occupy the "fireproof store warehouse". After the disastrous fire of 1875, which destroyed many buildings on the north and east sides of the Plaza including his own business, Alexander Brizard, in 1880, purchased the building as a new location for his mercantile business. In 1907 the second and third floors were added and the building was expanded to its current exterior shape. The Brizard family closed the building in 1974, renovating it to its current grandeur and reopening it in 1977 as a "business incubator". Since then, "The Storehouse" has served as a home to a variety of retail shops, restaurants and offices.

Erected 2012 by Native Sons of the Golden West. (Marker Number 135-8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 40° 52.059′ N,

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124° 5.229′ W. Marker is in Arcata, California, in Humboldt County. It is at the intersection of 7th Street and H Street, on the right when traveling west on 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 780 7th Street, Arcata CA 95521, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jacoby Building (a few steps from this marker); First Methodist Society on Humboldt Bay (about 300 feet away); The Gregg-Wood Party and the Union Company (about 600 feet away); Minor Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Arcata Stage & Bus Depot (approx.

Jacoby's Storehouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Erik Christeson, February 11, 2012

2. Jacoby's Storehouse

The marker is behind the California Bear Flag, prior to the dedication ceremony, to the left and below the reddish oval marker.

0.2 miles away); The Phillips House (approx. half a mile away); Union Plank Walk Railtrack (approx. one mile away); Camp Curtis (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arcata.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Jacoby Building (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Erik Christeson, February 11, 2012

3. Dedication

Grand President David Allen concludes the dedication ceremony.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 13, 2021

4. Jacoby's Storehouse Marker

On the back of the building, near the bank.

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017

5. Jacoby's Storehouse

The front of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 3,446 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 5, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on May 7, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California. 3. submitted on May 8, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California. 4. submitted on October 2, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on August 5, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.