Old Town Eureka Description

This area is primarily comprised of buildings from the period of Victorian architecture. It is the center of the historical city of Eureka, California. The commercial, lodging, and retail district that formed the core of the downtown of Eureka, California as it was in the 1880's is typically the architectural goal of most refurbishment today. However, the City began as a small settlement to assist in the provision of miners in 1850. By 1865 the central core of what would become Eureka's "Old Town" was considered "a lively place for a small town, full of business and with plenty of money...the roads beyond Second street (the main drag then) were covered with stumps (from the extensive giant Redwood forest) and not yet open.^[1] Manchester Town Hall is an example of Victorian architecture found in Manchester, UK. The Carson Mansion is an example of a Victorian home in Eureka, California, USA The term Victorian architecture can refer to one of a number of architectural styles predominantly in the Victorian era. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Redwood is a name used for several species of trees with red or reddish coloured wood; see each species for individual details. ...

Old Town Today

Old Town is the thriving, cultural heart of Eureka, California, with dozens of specialty shops, coffeeehouses, restaurants, galleries, and museums. The area is an attraction for visitors and locals alike. The placement in the Calfornia North Coast is indisputably beautiful. The area, often shrouded in fog and very definitely behind the Redwood Curtain is very different from the rest of California. The vibrant art scene that has grown up there in the final decades of the 20th Century led to the declaration that the city was one of the 100 best art towns in America.^[2] To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... North Coast may refer to The Northeast Ohio or Greater Cleveland regions of the U.S. state of Ohio, on the south shore of Lake Erie and hence referred to as Americas North Coast. North Coast, New South Wales The California North Coast. ... The Emerald Triangle is a collection of three counties in Northern California, consisting of Mendocino, Humboldt, and Trinity. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ...

Eureka's California State Historical marker, #477, is located on a plaque in the Old Town district.

Events

• Arts' Alive! occurs the first Saturday night of the month. More than 40 Eureka business as well as local galleries display local art to the public. Drinks and snacks are provided, as well as live music and performance art by musicians, jugglers, fire dancers and poets.

• Fourth of July Celebration

Notes

1. ^ Overhold, K. (Ed.). (1994) Eureka: An Architectural View. Eureka Heritage Society, Eureka CA.
2. ^ Villani, John. The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America.

References

• The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America, by John Villani; ISBN 1-56261-405-3
• Eureka: An Architectural View, by The Eureka Heritage Society, Inc; ISBN 0-9615004-0-9

External links

General guides

• Old Town Eureka
• HUMBOLPEDIA: The Humboldt County Specific Wiki
• The "Hum Guide:" Extensive area resources and information

Arts, music & museums

• Humboldt Arts Council and Morris Graves Museum Website
• Redwood Art Association
• Eureka Art and Culture Commission
• Arts Alive! Weblink and list of art galleries