Yreka in Siskiyou County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Peters & DeWitt Building

330, 332 W. Miner St.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2013

1. Peters & DeWitt Building Marker

Inscription. 332 Godfrey Peters converted the east half of this building into a theater in 1904. The Peter’s Opera House, complete with sloped floor, stage and two balconies, opened to a packed house with the showing of a five-act play. A bandstand was built over the sidewalk for outdoor music and a speaker forum. The Home Market purchased the theater in 1946 and renovated it to expand their grocery business. When the Elks purchased the building in 1960, this half of the downstairs was remodeled into a banquet hall.

Erected by City of Yreka.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 41° 43.933′ N, 122° 38.294′ W. Marker is in Yreka, California, in Siskiyou County. Marker is on West Miner Street near North Oregon Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 332 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. A different marker also named Peters & DeWitt Building (here, next to this marker); Chamberlain-Stimmel Building (a few steps from this marker); Witherill Building (a few steps from this marker); Witherill/Winckler Building

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(a few steps from this marker); Charles Peters Building (a few steps from this marker); Ruehle Building (a few steps from this marker); Charles Bibend Building (a few steps from this marker); Bella Union Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yreka.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2013

2. Peters & DeWitt Building Marker

The marker is to the left of the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.