Ukiah in Mendocino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Eversole Building
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 25, 2016
1. Eversole Building Marker
Inscription.
Eversole Building. .
In 1905 J.W. Eversole moved his highly successful furniture and undertaking business in to this new building. The structure was very modern with large plate glass windows, full plumbing and the first concrete foundation in Ukiah. The 2nd floor house the Ukiah Business College and later became the first public library. The Eversoles sold the building in 1925 and built a new mortuary. July 2003 marked the Eversole's 110th anniversary making them the oldest family business in Ukiah and the oldest family run mortuary in California. .
In 1905 J.W. Eversole moved his highly successful furniture and undertaking business in to this new building. The structure was very modern with large plate glass windows, full plumbing and the first concrete foundation in Ukiah. The 2nd floor house the Ukiah Business College and later became the first public library. The Eversoles sold the building in 1925 and built a new mortuary. July 2003 marked the Eversole's 110th anniversary making them the oldest family business in Ukiah and the oldest family run mortuary in California.
Erected by Eversole Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 39° 9.081′ N, 123° 12.489′ W. Marker is in Ukiah, California, in Mendocino County. Marker is at the intersection of North State Street and West Smith Street, on the left when traveling north on North State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 304 North State Street, Ukiah CA 95482, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. IOOF Lodge #174 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marks Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Masonic Temple History (about 600 feet away);
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
