Weaverville in Trinity County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Spiral Staircases
This stairway, the first of these landmarks, was built in the summer of 1860 by Ira Howe, the owner of the upper floor, shortly after completion. Howe sold is interest to the present owners, North Star Lodge No. 61 IOOF.
The lower floor of this building, erected by John Cole in 1858, has always been a grocery store.
[Note: The grocery store closed in 1980]
Erected 1974 by E Clampus Vitus, Trinitarianus Chapter 62.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 40° 44.023′ N, 122° 56.461′ W. Marker is in Weaverville, California, in Trinity County. Marker is on Main Street (Route 299), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 520 Main Street, Weaverville CA 96093, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. I.O.O.F. Hall (a few steps from this marker); Clifford Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Weaverville Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Weaverville Bandstand (within shouting distance of this marker); New York Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Carr Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weaverville.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 963 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 5, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.