west miner street historic district

mlunstra2

What a treat to experience the efforts of many in restoring and preserving the beautiful historic structures. Unfortunately there are too many cases of letting places like this decay, only to be razed by a "developer??" and a sterile parking lot or modern structure take it's place. Allow yourself ample time to stroll the entire district, soak up the visual treats and read the history markers.

LarryM708

Well, at least it seems like it. Someone (I suspect a local historical society, not one person) has done yeoman's work in supplying informative plaques for most of the buildings on the street.The merchants have done a great job of making their stores attractive, but it is special to have a sense of the history of the buildings you are entering. Nicely done, Yreka!We happened on downtown Yreka during the tag end of a classic car show and motorcycle show. So the main drag was closed off and made into a pedestrian-only area. That made cruising the street on foot all the easier.

AnetaB632

You can walk down the street and see and read how the buildings were used when they were built. It is really best to see them on Sunday if you don't want to shop as they are all closed on Sundays or were when we were there. They also have an American Indian Park that was small but very interesting if you are interested in learning about the American Indian.

GraniteBayDivers

Most buildings in this historic district have plaques describing the history of the building. And walking through the district it's easy to get a distinct feel for life when Yreka was a thriving town.

mvc1970

The old buildings are kept up nicely, with a real feel for what it looked like during the Gold Rush times.

KatieM357

Lots of cute local shops and restaurants. Fun place to walk around, with the added bonus of a park at the top of Miner Street.

MathildeC_13

Getting better every year. Very interesting district. Deserves ever more business. Long timers and newcomers provide traditional charm and eclectic flair. Bring on even more restaurants and galleries! Love the wide variety of businesses.

CindyS316

The gold exhibit at the courthouse is gone - mostly stolen in Jan 2012.Small farmers market (weekly, seasonal) is worth a stop. There are a number of vacant shops, but take time to tour the Victorian houses - many are large and well-maintained (others not so much).

Maithean

Lots of homes for pre-1900's many in great shape others needing a little TLC. While looking at the homes saw a family of deer in a front yard snoozing under a tree

JHarold

A real jewel from our gold rush past. Building anre mostly original and show pride of ownership. A nice walking and shopping district with good dining and an atmosphere of a world that once was.

Seapjm

We walked Miners St admiring the old buildings and the history written on posted plaques. The Victorianhouses in the surrounding neighborhood are awesome. What a great find in this small town!

PjD8

The Chamber of Commerce lady was exceptionally friendly & helpful, but the selection of Yreka souviniers was much too limited.

Default33009

Went to visitor center but woman was busy typing and barely said hello.

ShastaGirlWeed_CA

Great little shops, especially Hospice Heartesans where the volunteers make rugs, pot holders, aprons, jewelry, Christmas gifts and knick knacks and sell them very cheaply. You get a sense of what life was like more than a hundred years ago.

HermanTheGerman-inTX

some store fronts empty. Good for a few snap shots, one or two interesting restaurants (closing at 8 pm).