Whaley House
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About Whaley House
Whaley House, at 1395 H St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 31, 1979. It was among the first 2 of Arcata’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 65 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 · 35 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
1395 H 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.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Whaley House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Whaley House
Is Whaley House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 31, 1979 (Register number 79000475).
Is Whaley House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Whaley 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 Whaley House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 35 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 123858808 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.