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| Landmark #783 | Humboldt County | Visited: May 10, 2012 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The Jacoby Storehouse is still open for many purposes, as a bank, retail space, restaurant, and offices! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: The basement and first story of this building were constructed in 1857 for Agustus Jacoby, and housed various mercantile firms during its early years as a principal supply point for the Klamath-Trinity mining camp trade. It served occasionally as a refuge in time of the Indian troubles from 1858 through 1864. It was acquired by A. Brizard in 1880.
OTHER TIDBITS: This description leaves out the part that this was the only fireproof structure in Humboldt County! Thanks to its 2-foot thick stone walls and concrete roof, it was the only building left standing after a fire swept through Arcata in 1875! This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 8th Street and H Street Arcata, CA 95521 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~652mi (1050km) — 10.9hrs |
| When should I go? | Since this building houses a bunch of different businesses, try visiting during normal business hours to go inside! |
