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

Eureka City Hall

Italian Renaissance Architecture, 1905-1960

— Eureka Historic Landmark —

Eureka City Hall Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 6, 2012

1. Eureka City Hall Marker

Inscription. Architect J.W. Rowell designed the masonry building which featured a classical entry portico, an elegant cupola with skylights, and street facades of granite blocks, buff-colored bricks, and sandstone detailing.

Built by the Lyon-Wilson Construction Company, this 110 ft. by 120 ft., two-story structure with basement contained all of the city's offices in one building. Fire Company No. 2, police department and jail were also housed here.

Damaged in a 1954 earthquake, the building was demolished in 1960.

Erected 2012 by Eureka Main Street, Eureka Heritage Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.

Location. 40° 48.221′ N, 124° 9.926′ W. Marker is in Eureka, California, in Humboldt County. Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Street and G Street on 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eureka CA 95501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Russ Building (1900) (within shouting distance of this marker); Lindsay Building (1886) (within shouting distance of this marker); N.S.G.W. Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Carson Block (1892) (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Ritz Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Buhne Building (about 300 feet away); Pythian Castle (about 300 feet away); Oberon (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eureka.

Eureka City Hall Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 6, 2012

2. Eureka City Hall Marker - wide view

The marker's base rests atop the cornerstone (A.D. 1904) of the former city hall. Made of Madera County granite, the cornerstone now sits only a few feet from where it was originally located, after having spent more than a half century in a museum.

Eureka City Hall Marker - wider view from northeast image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 6, 2012

3. Eureka City Hall Marker - wider view from northeast

The marker is visible here in the middle of the picture, flanked by two large remaining pieces from the former entryway to the building.

Eureka City Hall - Masonic Cornerstone Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 6, 2012

4. Eureka City Hall - Masonic Cornerstone Plaque

Corner Stone of Original Eureka City Hall
Originally dedicated November 26, 1904 by George W. Hunter, Grand Master of Masons of California. Rededicated May 19, 2012 by Frank Loui, Grand Master of Masons of California. Mayor Frank Jaeger. "Freemasonry supports civic involvement." On each side stand half-round granite entry stones resting on the column plinth stones that were part of the main entry to the original 1904 city hall.

Closeup of the former Eureka City Hall on Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 6, 2012

5. Closeup of the former Eureka City Hall on Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 639 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 13, 2012, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.