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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D6F_eureka-free-public-library_Eureka-CA.html
California's first free library was established in Eureka on May 11, 1878 and was situated in this Carnegie Building 1904-1972
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D6C_the-samuel-w-mcfarland-block_Eureka-CA.html
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
Mr. McFarl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D6B_arkley-center-for-the-performing-arts_Eureka-CA.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D6A_n-s-g-w-hall_Eureka-CA.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D60_our-centennial_Ferndale-CA.html
In this approximate area the seed of settlement to become Ferndale was planted by Seth Lewis Shaw.
Ferndale's Original ResidentsS.L. Shaw ? S.W. Shaw ? Uri Williams ? Tom Dix ? H.S. Waterman ? Cutler Hatch ? Joseph Russ ? Wm. Shipton ? Geo. Hi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D5Z_poppa-joes_Ferndale-CA.html
Erected in the early 1870s, this magnificent structure was a drug store. In 1877 it became known as the Alford Drug Store until 1886. In 1879, Wells Fargo and Co. established an express station in the Alford Drug Store and maintained it through 18…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D5Y_hotel-ivanhoe_Ferndale-CA.html
Also known as the Roberts Hotel, Ferndale Hotel, and the Italian-Swiss Hotel, it was the first and is the last of the original hostelries in Ferndale. Originally built in 1870, burnt to the ground and rebuilt in 1875, then remodeled in the late 18…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D5W_joseph-c-oeschger-field_Ferndale-CA.html
Dedicated to Joseph Carl Oeschger in Recognition of his contribution to sports and to the youth who participate.
An all around athlete who began his career in Ferndale, he went on to professional baseball where he distinguished himself as a ma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D5V_ferndale-meat-market_Fortuna-CA.html
Ferndale Meat Market was already in operation at the time of the fire of 1875 and was lost in the fire of April 1881. It was rebuilt at its present location and back in operation by mid May of that same year. Joseph Russ' involvement in the busine…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D5T_the-gazebo_Fortuna-CA.html
Built in 1898 this building is of the East Lake Stick-Style tradition, a fine example of Victorian Architecture. The tapered oriel windows that project from the upper story are Italianate in shape with the overall design being very much English.
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