Striking sawmill workers gather in a mass picket at a redwood mill due west of Fort Humboldt on June 21,1935, trying to convince local redwood mill owners to bargain with their union.
Police ordered the strikers to disperse. As they were . . . — — Map (db m190781) HM
Richard Sweasey originally financed the construction of this theater which displays his name. Mr. Sweasey was a businessman in the early days of Eureka. Sweasey served as a member of the California State Legislature and several terms as a Humboldt . . . — — Map (db m71971) HM
Single-story, wood commercial building, designed and built by E.C. Mowry. Original superb ornamental cornice. The three shopfronts had been altered, but were restored by Bob Imperiale in 1980s. — — Map (db m233387) HM
Built for Captain H.H. Buhne; Humboldt County Bank, other businesses, residences, public hall, rooftop signal service station.
This program made possible through a partnership with property owners Kelly and Kala Martin, Eureka Main Street, and . . . — — Map (db m61275) HM
—c 1858—
Buhne General Store
Greek Revival Architecture
Eureka’s Oldest Commercial Building
Captain H.H. Buhne, Proprietor
Eureka Historical Landmark
This program possible through a partnership with property owners . . . — — Map (db m60214) HM
Richardsonian Romanesque architecture
Samuel Newsom, Oakland architect; Built for
William Carson; Randall Banking; A. Crocker
Brothers Department Store; First Professional
Offices; Ingomar Theatre and Opera House.
Eureka Historic . . . — — Map (db m176802) HM
Dedicated to the memory of my parents
Joseph H. & Annie F. Clarke
and other pioneers of Northwestern California
by Cecile Clarke
Dedicated August 21, 1960 by the Native Sons of the Golden West — — Map (db m1505) HM
Built for Annie M. Wallace; first concrete commercial building in Eureka; contractor materials sold until 1960.
This program possible through a partnership with property owner Dolores Vellutini, Eureka Main Street, and the Eureka Heritage . . . — — Map (db m61221) HM
Janssen's General Merchandise, first elevator and first fireproof building in Eureka
This program made possible through a partnership with property owner Dolores Vellutini, Eureka Main Street, and the Eureka Heritage Society — — Map (db m60513) HM
Served passengers traveling by steamers docking at nearby wharves.
This program possible through a partnership with property owners Lee & Kwang Cho, Eureka Main Street and the Eureka Heritage Society. — — Map (db m61129) HM
Eureka was founded as a town in 1850 and incorporated as a city in 1874. Located on the remote northwestern coast of California, Eureka was the region's major port of entry by water in the 19th century before the construction of good access by land, . . . — — Map (db m113509) HM
Built for Josiah Bell; college upstairs; steamship ticket agency, bicycle shop, and grocery store downstairs; stable; 1893, second building attached.
This program possible through a partnership with the estate of Robert Imperiale, Eureka Main . . . — — Map (db m61170) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m60275) HM
This property
The Eureka Inn
has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m71977) HM
Streamline Moderne Architecture
Built for George Mann; William B. David,
architect; striking neon blade sign,
curved-edge canopy, and Moderne interior
Eureka Historic Landmark — — Map (db m176787) HM
Here, on the block of land bounded by E, F, 4th, and 5th streets, over 300 Chinese people once lived in a bustling Chinatown. But high unemployment, economic uncertainty, and a perceived competition for jobs served as excuses for anti-Chinese hate. . . . — — Map (db m233370) HM
This former sausage factory was purchased in 1919 by Angelo Fanucchi and his wife, Teresa Ceccorelli, immigrants from Tassignano, Italy. They opened a cigar shop with a hidden speakeasy. In 1924 the building also became the home of the Fanucchis and . . . — — Map (db m233389) HM
By the early 1850's, newly arrived white settlers had moved into the Humboldt Bay area, causing conflict with the native inhabitants. To protect both Indians and settlers, Fort Humboldt was established in 1853 and operated until 1866. It became a . . . — — Map (db m19936) HM
Hal, a native of San Diego, was graduated from San Diego State College with a degree in Civil Engineering, and subsequently started work with the California Division of Highways in that area.
As a person dedicated to serving the needs of . . . — — Map (db m1556) HM
Built by Knowles Evans for John and Peter Healy for their tinware and harness business. Tenants have included hardware store, Dreamland Dance Hall, a roller rink and the Old Town Bar and Grill. Damaged by multiple earthquakes it was red tagged in . . . — — Map (db m233360) HM
Built in 1884, this building became home of “Columbia Hose Company Number 4”, chartered April 2, 1894. It is the oldest surviving structure of the 7 volunteer companies organized in Eureka between 1873 and 1908. Original building had 2 . . . — — Map (db m91922) HM
Captain Jonathan Winship made the first recorded entry into Humboldt Bay by sea in June 1806. Encountered in 1849 by Josiah Gregg’s party. New word of its existence reached San Francisco. By 1850 the Laura Virginia Association had founded Humboldt . . . — — Map (db m1555) HM
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commerating the history of the United States of America.
1964
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m32570) HM
Built for J. McLauchlan, restaurant, saloons downstairs; alpine rooms upstairs; one of the longest operating bordellos
Eureka Historic Landmark
This program possible through a partnership with property owner Dr. Marybeth Wolford, Eureka . . . — — Map (db m1507) HM
Iron front cast by Eureka Foundry; men's clothier and furnishings, Louvre Cafe, saloons
Eureka Historic Landmark
This program possible through a partnership with property owner Wes & Nedra Kausen, Eureka Main Street, and the Eureka . . . — — Map (db m1508) HM
This property
is listed in the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
John A. Cottrell House
c. 1902 — — Map (db m176767) HM
Queen Anne Architecture
Built for Zipporah Russ & Sons Co.
Redwood Land & Investment Co.
Belcher & Crane Abstract Co.
Humboldt Club — Gentleman's Social Club
Eureka Historic Landmark — — Map (db m176808) HM
Built for Bessie P. Lindsay; Connick & Cousins/G.M. Connick & Co. Grocery Store Downstairs, Offices Upstairs; Later State Department of Employment Downstairs — — Map (db m233400) HM
Fishermen’s Terminal
Before the railroads reached Eureka in 1914, the ocean was the highway. The large green-roofed building to your right is the Fishermen’s Terminal built in the early 2000s. It sits upon the site of the Nelson Steamship Co. . . . — — Map (db m233409) HM
F.T. Georgeson, Architect; Meeting Site for Humbolt Lodge No. 79 and other lodges upstairs, department and furniture stores downstairs — — Map (db m233367) HM
Built for A.R. Abrahamson; furnished rooms upstairs; businesses and Abe's Chop House downstairs.
This program possible through a partnership with property owners Evo & Catherine Fannucchi, Eureka Main Street, and the Eureka Heritage Society. — — Map (db m61533) HM
This historic building was erected in 1887 by L.T. Kinsey and sold to the Society of Humboldt County Pioneers in 1890. On June 15, 1897 it was purchased by Humboldt Parlor No. 14 N.S.G.W. — — Map (db m71970) HM
Needs Lodging; meeting hall; jewelers, tailors, other retail; offices; L.H. Hess businesses; Monterey Hotel.
This program made possible through a partnership with property owner Williams Family, Eureka Main Street, and the Eureka Heritage . . . — — Map (db m61383) HM
Dry goods, saloons, Cafes Royal and Oberon (Site 1910 Jack London fight), used furnishings
This program possible through a partnership with property owners Roy and Susan Kohl, Eureka Main Street, and the Eureka Heritage Society — — Map (db m60277) HM
Built by B.C Mowry and Knights of Pythians
Members for Lodge # 34
Alterations by Barbara Groom,
Owner: Lost Coast Brewery, Apartment, and Theatre
Eureka Historic Landmark
This program possible through a partnership with
property owner . . . — — Map (db m142819) HM
Single Story Masonry With Cast-Iron Storefronts. Built For C.S. Ricks by Clark (Brickwork) and Dauphiny (Carpentry) following fire of a Wooden Structure. “Modernized” 1916; Stuccoed 1927; Restored 1977 by Mark Carter. — — Map (db m233402) HM
The Ritz and Star Cigar Store, Proprietors A. J. Batini and Dolindo Massei; The Ritz Club, restoration by Daniel and Jayne Ollivier, 1978; The Ritz Apartments
This program possible through a partnership with property owners Daniel & Jayne . . . — — Map (db m60897) HM
-John Innocent Veniaminov (1797-1879)
- First Pastor of Alaska and the Northwest (1824)
- Sails outside Humboldt to Fort Ross (1836)
- First bishop of the Church (1840)
- Defender of the Native peoples and cultures — — Map (db m142808) HM
EFD Chief: Oscar Paul
Sequoia Company No. 6 Foreman Walter S. Selvage
Mustered into service by Ordinance #357 on July 12, 1904
On July 3, 1904 the property at 1766 J Street was purchased from C. G. Taylor for $550. Construction began on the new . . . — — Map (db m159665) HM
Sequoia Park Zoo has been an integral part of Eureka's community since 1907. Founded on land acquired from the Glatt family to be used as a city park, the zoo has provided a home for many cherished animals and fond family memories. For more than a . . . — — Map (db m219657) HM
904 G Street, Eureka
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1892 — — Map (db m176777) HM
Was consecrated by Bishop Manogue on June 6, 1886 - built by local architect James Simpson under the direction of the pastor, Father John S. Sheridan. It is the second church constructed at this location.
Dedicated by the Grand Parlor . . . — — Map (db m108024) HM
This home, also known as the “Pink Lady,” is a classic Queen Anne/Eastlake Victorian residence designed by the prestigious architectural firm of Newsom Brothers of San Francisco. It was completed in 1889 for William Carson, a pioneer lumber baron . . . — — Map (db m1498) HM
built in 1888 by
William S. Clark
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the Unites States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m176735) HM
In 1895 3 buildings existed:
412 - Long's Saloon;
414 - W.S. Clifton, optician;
418 - C.W. Richardson, barber.
This program made possible through a partnership with property owners Nedra & Wes Kausen, Eureka Main Street, and the Eureka . . . — — Map (db m61187) HM
Saloons, Kitty Farris' Joy Emporium, and Fairwind and New Fairwind Cafe.
This program possible through a partnership with owners Ferguson-Winsted, Eureka Main Street, and the Eureka Heritage Society. — — Map (db m61155) HM
After finding Humboldt Bay from the sand dunes near Fairhaven on December 20, 1849, the Dr. Josiah Gregg exploring party reached the present site of Eureka. December 26, passing an open area near this point, to camp by an Indian village close to . . . — — Map (db m91923) HM
On Nov. 10, 1908, a deed from George and Edith Connick to Sunset Telephone and Telegraph Company, Block 56, Parcel 5, corner of 6th and “F” Streets was recorded. When Pacific Telephone and Telegraph took over the Sunset Telephone and Telegraph . . . — — Map (db m233368) HM
The six Victorian era houses “905-935” Third Steet were developed by Samuel McFarland from 1884 to 1904. Mr. McFarland came to Humboldt County from New Brunswick, Canada in 1866 at the invitation of his brother-in-law, William Carson . . . — — Map (db m71972) HM
The Hotel Vance was built in 1872 by Eureka pioneer & lumberman,
John Vance. It was the area's grandest hotel & the first building in
Eureka with electricity. It was originally designed & built in the
"Modern Italianate style”, which . . . — — Map (db m135459) HM
Romano Gabriel spent nearly three decades making the hundreds of brilliant objects filling the front yard of his Eureka home. Gabriel fashioned his brightly painted trees and flowers out of vegetable crates, adding droll faces and figures. Some of . . . — — Map (db m176791) HM
This was the first building expressly constructed for the Eureka Post
Office Postmaster Frederick Aze, (served as Eureka postmaster for 17
years.) motivated by cramped and ill suited facilities at 612
Second St. had this building constructed at . . . — — Map (db m135482) HM
-1874/1902-
Vance Hotel
Second Empire/Italianate Architecture
Built for lumber pioneer John Vance; A first
class hotel to 1950's; First commercial building
with electric lights
Eureka Historic Landmark
This program possible . . . — — Map (db m233429) HM
Two cantilevered square bays; saloon downstairs; brothel upstairs; later Bluebird Cabaret with dime a dance.
This program made possible through a partnership with property owner Diane Barmore, Eureka Main Street, and the Eureka Heritage . . . — — Map (db m61222) HM
Honor Roll Of Those From Humboldt County Who Gave Their Lives In The Service Of Our Country In The World War
Aggeler, Jerrold J. • Anderson, Earl • Anderson, John L. • Armstrong, Ray A. • Bailey, Walker E. • Beacom, Launcelot H. • Campbell, . . . — — Map (db m233426) WM
The last home-owned department store to survive in California occupied one-half city block in Eureka, as well as stores in Fortuna, Crescent City, Fort Bragg and Brookings, Oregon.
This is a tribute to Cornelius and John Daly, who emigrated to . . . — — Map (db m233362) HM
Jim Howard operated Jim’s Shine Stand here, from 1954-1990, following his step-father Wm. Turk Shoe Shine at this location from 1938-1954. Jim Howard served as Eureka City Councilman from 1972-1990. He is a member of Rotary Club of Eureka, who . . . — — Map (db m233393) HM
Two-story, wood frame commercial building, originally with offices above three shops. Built for John Vance at same time as his adjoining Vance Hotel. A livery stable for guests of the hotel was adjacent to and behind, storefronts stuccoed in 1930s. . . . — — Map (db m233410) HM
