Yreka in Siskiyou County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Colton Theater Building
210, 214 W. Miner St.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 19, 2013
1. The Colton Theater Building Marker
Inscription.
The Colton Theater Building. 210, 214 W. Miner St.. David D. Colton built a handsome brick building on this site in 1856, and outfitted the upper floor as a theater which operated until 1858. At various times the building housed several businesses, including a skating rink, saloon, hotel, restaurant and soda factory. After the Great Conflagration burned the structure on July 4, 1871, the west half was rebuilt in 1882 and the eastern portion several years later. The fronts have been altered and modernized, but the interior spaces accommodated successful businesses for over a century. Colton left Yreka in 1859, studied law and became associated with the "Big Four" of railroad fame. His presence and enterprising spirit played a substantial role in Yreka's history.
David D. Colton built a handsome brick building on this site in 1856, and outfitted the upper floor as a theater which operated until 1858. At various times the building housed several businesses, including a skating rink, saloon, hotel, restaurant and soda factory. After the Great Conflagration burned the structure on July 4, 1871, the west half was rebuilt in 1882 and the eastern portion several years later. The fronts have been altered and modernized, but the interior spaces accommodated successful businesses for over a century. Colton left Yreka in 1859, studied law and became associated with the "Big Four" of railroad fame. His presence and enterprising spirit played a substantial role in Yreka's history.
Erected by City of Yreka.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1759.
Location. 41° 43.91′ N, 122° 38.196′ W. Marker is in Yreka, California, in Siskiyou County. Marker is on West Miner Street west of South Broadway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 214 West Miner Street, Yreka CA 96097, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jennie B. Nichols Building (here, next to this marker); 204 W. Miner St. (a few steps from
Also see . . . David D. Colton. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on December 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Lee Russell, 1942
2. The Guilbert Building and Colton Theater buildings
This photo, courtesy of the Library of Congress, shows the Guilbert Building (Bank of America) and the Colton Theater Buildings ("Telephone", "Cafe") as they appeared in 1942.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 19, 2013
3. The Colton Theater Building
The marker is visible on the very rightmost part of the building.
Photographed By Wikipedia, Unknown
4. General David Douty Colton (July 17, 1831– October 9, 1878)
A California pioneer, entrepreneur, and politician for whom the city of Colton, California, was named.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2013, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2013, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on December 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.