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Lower Prairie Creek Project Recreation Tourist Facilities, Susie Van Kirk

Susie Van Kirk Papers

General references regarding tourist facilities in Humboldt County from the 1930s up until 1990. This report is divided into multiple sections, focusing on the Moseley Property, the Berry Glen area, the Valley Green area, and the Tennessee Auto Court. These sections discuss who lived there, who owned the property, any construction that happened, and what kind of lives and relationships the residents had.

Wiyot, Wiki And Batawat People, Susie Van Kirk

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In June 1900, Stewart Culin (1858-1929), self-educated anthropologist/ethnographer, traveled to northwestern California on a colleting trip. He was then Director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Museum of Archaeology and Paleontology, and the purpose of his trip to was to secure “a number of Indian curios and relics,” which he did, spending about $150 in Hoopa. He also secured curios from the Mad River Indians near Blue Lake (Blue Lake Advocate 23 June 1900).

Just what Culin collected is unclear, other than the baskets, probably all of which were either Hupa or Yurok, and possibly some Karuk. The tribal heritage of …

Korbel Sawmill Report, Susie Van Kirk

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No abstract provided.

Tydd Street House Report Revision, Susie Van Kirk

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In 2015 the City of Eureka was planning a trail that would end/begin near the house located at 2186 Tydd Street, which was initially not considered to be within the Area of Potential Effect (APE).

The house was researched and evaluated for historic significance. The findings of this investigation are reported in this paper, along with a description of the property and a short history.

California Department Of Forestry And Fire Protection Fortuna Headquarters, Susie Van Kirk

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The first phase of the City of Fortuna’s Rohner Creek flood control project will involve channel modification, widening, and bank stabilization to reduce flooding of bordering properties. Two buildings at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Headquarters (118 Fortuna Blvd.) are slated for demolition and will not be replaced. To comply with the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15064.5, (CEQA), the CAL FIRE buildings were researched and assessed for historic significance.

In the course of researching the two CAL FIRE buildings, information about other buildings at the Fortuna Headquarters complex was located. Incorporated into this report, …

Garberville Catholic Church Rectory Research, Susie Van Kirk

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This report details a site visit, ownership lineage and newspaper references.

"Joan explained that the church property has suffered from water damage, due to topography, drainage problems, paved parking lot on east side of the church, downspouts, etc. They have done extensive work to remedy resulting problems affecting the church edifice. When they began looking at the rectory, it was one problem after another after another until they decided it wasn’t worth trying to keep up the old building, but decided to demolish it and build a new rectory."

Arcata Marsh History: Union Wharf, Mad River Canal, Reclamation, Lumber Mills, City Designs, Susie Van Kirk

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A report of the Arcata Marsh including information about Wiyot residents, white settlement, the Union Wharf, the Mad River Canal, the abandoned wharf, reclamation, lumber mills, and city designs. Includes many maps and photographs.

Wildlands Conservancy Addendum, Susie Van Kirk

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Shaw Property: W Half SE qt, SE qt SE qt sec 6; NE qt NE qt sec 7, 2N2W. Barn located across Centerville Road (north side) from house. Looks like both are in sec 7. Report includes site visit, deed information, tax assessments, references, and photos.

Loleta Creamery Research Notes, Susie Van Kirk

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Susie Van Kirks research materials related to the Loleta Creamery. Includes descriptions of site visits, deed chronology and newspaper references; primarily from the Ferndale Enterprise and Humboldt Times from the early 20th Century.

Korbel Sawmill Research Notes, Susie Van Kirk

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No abstract provided.

Historical Architectural Survey Report For Proposed Improvements, Susie Van Kirk

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Nineteen properties (22 buildings) within the Area of Potential Effect (APE) were evaluated for significance to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Determinations of significance were made pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5 and National Register Bu11etin 15, "How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation." No properties were determined historica11y significant pursuant to CEQA or Section 106.

One property, the Senn Electric Building, will be demolished, but because it was determined to be neither historically nor architecturally significant, its removal will not result in a significant environmental …

Historic Resource Report Bull-Hunt Barn, Susie Van Kirk

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Report on the Bull/Hunt Barn includes information on chain on titles, tax assessments, census schedules, interviews and more.

Cultural Resources Overview And Management Plan For Big Flat, Del Norte County, California, Susie Van Kirk

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This report presents the findings of a prehistoric and historic cultural resources records search and the resulting cultural resources managements recommendation for the Big Flat Planning Unit located in Del Norte County, California. This study was requested by Ernie Perry, Director of the Del Norte County Planning Department. The results of this study together with are intended to be incorporated into an Environmental Impact Report being prepared by Del Norte County Staff for the private lands which make up the Big Flat Planning Unit. The Environmental Impact Report is being prepared to assess possible impacts to the study area which …

Ah Pah Road Project, Susie Van Kirk

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Redwood National Park and Prairie Creek State Park are coordinating a project to remove those portions of Ah Pah Road, East Ridge Road. and S-Line and B-Line spurs, located in the SE qt. sec. 3 and in sec. 11, 12Nl, all within Park boundaries. Since construction of the Highway 101 Bypass, Ah Pah Road no longer accesses the Klamath River from Prairie Creek State Park. East Ridge Road will continue as a trail to access dedicated groves and the Hope Creek-Ten Tapo Loop Trail. To assess possible impacts of the project on historic resources and to develop a history of …

Eureka General Plan Update, Susie Van Kirk

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Historic resources within the City of Eureka's planning area, which extends from College of the Redwoods to Indianola, reflect the region's development since its settlement in 1850. Significant in the area's social, economic, and architectural history, these resources include a diversity of structures, sites, groups, neighborhoods, and communities, each of which contributes to the planning area's aesthetic qualities and historic context. They are the tangible evidence of the regions past and a heritage to be valued by this and future generations.

Ericson House, Susie Van Kirk

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A Historic Resources Inventory form done by Susie Van Kirk for Lia Sullivan for the Ericson House at 1376 H Street. This report includes previous owners, floor plans, architecture descriptions, and photographs.

Land Use History: Universal Forest Products Mill Site, Susie Van Kirk

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A history of land use in post-settler Humboldt County, spanning from 1850-1992. This report discusses the process of industrialization in Humboldt County, focusing on the Arcata Creamery and the Arcata Mill. This report includes a history of how the logging, milling, and agriculture industries expanded and created the need for industry such as the Creamery and the Mill.

Seely & Titlow Co. Building, Susie Van Kirk

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The building under consideration for historic designation is only part of what once constituted the Seely & Titlow Co. complex which included retail stores, offices, stockrooms, barns, and warehouses. A brief history of the business and the other buildings is necessary for understanding the history and significance of the 10th and I Street building.

Burrows House, Susie Van Kirk

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Built in 1883, the house at 453 F Street was originally located at the northwest corner of the block (number 86) which is the southeast corner of 5th and G Streets (Daily Times Telephone, 13 Jan. 1883). It appears to have been moved to its present location in 1941 when the Standard Oil Company con- structed a gasoline station at 5th and G Streets for E.W. Chamber- lain and his son, Byard (Arcata Union, 21 Nov. 1941). This report details the architectural evolution and ownership history of the house.

The C.S. Daniels House, Susie Van Kirk

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Historic information and architectural features indicate that the house at 918 12th Street represents several different constructions and remodelings. This report details the architectural evolution and ownership of the house.

Valley Flower Creamery, Port Kenyon, Susie Van Kirk

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If plans at present under consideration are brought to maturity, a fine new creamery will before long be in operation on the Flowers place on the Island, owned and operated by a company composed of local dairymen. The new creamery has been under discussion for some time past and the prospects for its establishment are considered bright.

1086 I Street Report, Susie Van Kirk

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The house at 1086 I Street was built for Isaac Minor by local contractor Theodore Dean in 1884 (Humboldt Standard, 2 Oct. 1884). During that same year, Dean oversaw the construction of two other houses and a store on the Minor Block. The milliner's shop at 1057 H Street was the first to be built (Humboldt Standard, 11 Feb. 1884), followed by Minor's own residence at the southwest corner of 11th and H Streets (Humboldt Standard, 18 July, 31 July, 2 Oct. 1884). The Minor Cottages at 1086 and 1068 I Street were built that fall (Humboldt Standard, 2 Oct. …

Minor Theatre And Minor Building, Susie Van Kirk

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The Minor Theatre and the adjacent Minor Building have been submitted for consideration for designation under the City of Arcata's Landmark and Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (LHP). Both buildings are historically important to Arcata by virtue of their association with pioneer lumberman and entrepreneur Isaac Minor and because of their contribution to the commercial, social and cultural life of the community. Although the buildings have experienced exterior alterations since their construction three- quarters of a century ago, both retain sufficient architectural integrity to easily qualify for LHP designation.

Arcata Sports Complex Project, Susie Van Kirk

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The City of Arcata is developing a sports complex, including playing fields and structures, on its property lying south and west of 7th and Union Streets. Prior to the commencement of construction, an archaeological investigation was performed to determine the extent and significance of a previously-identified prehistoric site. In addition to artifacts associated with the prehistoric time period, historic artifacts were also encountered. To assist in the evaluation of these artifacts, research of the historic component of the property was undertaken. This report discusses the historic environment and land use, land ownerships, biographical information on some of the families associated …

Jack Shaw Bridge, Susie Van Kirk

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To adequately assess the historical significance of the Mad River suspension bridge near Mountain View, commonly referred to as the Jack Shaw Bridge, it was necessary to research not only the bridge but the surrounding area as well. Resulting information provides a context or association for understanding the bridge's role in local history.

1698 11th Street, Susie Van Kirk

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Compilation of records and deed information regarding the 1698 11th Street house.

Ferndale Sewer Project, Susie Van Kirk

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With its exceptional array of Victorian and turn-of-the- century commercial and residential structures, Ferndale is recognized statewide as a place of historic significance. Individual structures are notable examples of late 19th and early 20th century styles, many displaying the opulent applied ornamentation of the period. But the significance of this collection is not simply that of individual structures; rather, it is the architectural and historic integrity of the town as a whole that preserves a Victorian character rarely found in late 20th century America. These notable examples are supported by a sprinkling of settlement-period house types and good representatives of …

Simpson-Vance House, Susie Van Kirk

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One of Eureka' s finest examples of Queen Anne architecture, the Simpson-Vance House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. Also historically-significant, the house was associated with an important Eureka builder, James Simpson, and with the prominent John M. Vance family. Despite exterior alterations and adaptive use, the house remains architecturally intact with good potential for full restoration of its original, opulent splendor.

Raab House, Susie Van Kirk

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The architectural integrity of the house continues to be impaired by past and on-going alterations. Window and door changes along with major interior reconstruction have altered the house considerably from its original appearance. It is the addition on the southwest corner, however, that is so intrusive as to permanently compromise the house's historic architecture. For this reason, I am recommending denial of the application for historic designation.

The Baiocchi House, Susie Van Kirk

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The house at 895 7th Street is a two-story, hipped-roof box with 1/1 windows and a central entrance. This house type was built locally in the first decade of the 20th century and is notable for its exterior simplicity and lack of decoration. Removal of the one-story porch across the front, replacement of the original front door, and enclosure of the rear porch are major alterations.

Arcata has several examples of this house type, but only this one and the house at the northwest corner of 15th and I Streets have retained their original character. The house directly across 7th …