Schorlig House
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About Schorlig House
Schorlig House, at 1050 12th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 20, 1978: the first place in Arcata to be listed. Only 594 of California’s 2,865 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Italianate, as it does for 109 other California listings. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric house in Arcata, California, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 23 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
1050 12th St., Arcata · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Italianate style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Italianate.
Memories of Schorlig House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Schorlig House
Is Schorlig House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 20, 1978 (Register number 78000670).
Is Schorlig House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Schorlig House?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Schorlig House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 23 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123858792 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.