Скачать или смотреть Yreka Park's Historic Arch and Rock Wall

The land where the park now stands has a fascinating history. Originally used as fairgrounds, it featured corrals around 1900 near the current park entrance. By the late 1920s, as the county established new fairgrounds elsewhere, this area transformed into Yreka's Athletic Park.

What makes the arch truly special is its composition. J.B. Russell, at the age of 65, constructed it using stones from all over Siskiyou County. These weren't just any stones – they were part of Russell's award-winning exhibit at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, where he won a gold medal for the largest and best stone exhibit from any state or county.

Fast forward to the present day, and the Yreka Enrichment Fund recognized the need to restore this historical gem. At a recent event, several speakers highlighted the importance of the project:

Connie and Brian Meek spoke about the Yreka Enrichment Fund

Claudia East, a local historian, delved into the history of Miner Street Park

Mike Grifantini presented a biography of J.B. Russell, the original builder of the arch and rock wall

Joan Favero discussed the fund's goals, including the restoration of the foundation and stone arch