Yreka in Siskiyou County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Wetzel Building
321 W. Miner St.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2013
1. Wetzel Building Marker
Inscription.
Wetzel Building. 321 W. Miner St.. Originally a general store in the early 1850s, it became the site of Alois Wetzel’s first bathhouse and shaving saloon in 1863 (He moved the business across the street three years later). The property was brought and sold numerous times through the years and served a raft of business ventures including a hardware store, Winckler’s Mammoth New Store, Lehners General Merchandise, a millinery and dressmaking establishment, a cigar business, candy store, soda fountain, and grocerteria. The building was not destroyed by the 1871 fire and at one time was the only Miner Street frontage with a two-inch, wooden plank sidewalk rather than the usual one-inch.
Originally a general store in the early 1850s, it became the site of Alois Wetzel’s first bathhouse and shaving saloon in 1863 (He moved the business across the street three years later). The property was brought and sold numerous times through the years and served a raft of business ventures including a hardware store, Winckler’s Mammoth New Store, Lehners General Merchandise, a millinery and dressmaking establishment, a cigar business, candy store, soda fountain, and grocerteria. The building was not destroyed by the 1871 fire and at one time was the only Miner Street frontage with a two-inch, wooden plank sidewalk rather than the usual one-inch.
Erected by City of Yreka.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 41° 43.92′ N, 122° 38.273′ W. Marker is in Yreka, California, in Siskiyou County. Marker is on West Miner Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 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. City Meat Market (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named City Meat Market (here, next to this marker); Bella Union Saloon (a few steps from
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2013
2. Wetzel Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 529 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
