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Arcata's Plaza Moves Toward Historic Places Designation

2/4/2026

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Arcata's Historic Landmarks Committee approved an application to add the Plaza to the National Register of Historic Places.
The application was prepared by Patrick O’Rourke and Jeanette Cooper.
If approved, the designation would allow a brown sign on Highway 101 to attract visitors.
The planning commission and city council must approve the application before it can be sent to the California Office of Historic Preservation.

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Story summary

Arcata's Historic Landmarks Committee approved an application to add the Plaza to the National Register of Historic Places.
The application was prepared by Patrick O’Rourke and Jeanette Cooper.
If approved, the designation would allow a brown sign on Highway 101 to attract visitors.
The planning commission and city council must approve the application before it can be sent to the California Office of Historic Preservation.