E. Janssen Building
Listed as “Janssen, E., Building” · Also known as Humboldt Cultural Center
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About E. Janssen Building
E. Janssen Building, at 422 1st St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 16, 1973: the first place in Eureka to be listed. Only 201 of California’s 2,865 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. Six more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 31 MB · National Archives↗1973 to today
- 1973Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 1998Built
- 2026On the Register for 53 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
422 1st St., Eureka · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
8 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of E. Janssen Building
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about E. Janssen Building
Is E. Janssen Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 16, 1973 (Register number 73000402).
Is E. Janssen Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit E. Janssen Building?
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 E. Janssen Building?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 31 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 123858768 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.