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Home HCHS Board Programs/ Events Humboldt Historian quarterly journal Historical Articles printed in the Times Standard Membership Research Library/ Photo fees Bookstore Preservation/ Education Local History Links Resources/ Collections	Visit the Gross-Wells-Barnum House during open hours 703 8th St, Eureka Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 12-4 pm Thursday 4-8 pm Humboldt Historian; Summer, 2008 Two Peoples, One Place Vol 1 Humboldt County History by Ray Raphael and Freeman House Available at the HCHS Bookstore! $29.95 non-members, $26.95 members plus 7.25%tax and $5.00 each shipping ISBN 9781883254018 We do not accept credit cards. Please, mail a check for the amount plus tax and shipping. The Historical Society and most bookstores in Humboldt County have this book available. If you live out of the area, please mail a check for the cost of the book plus tax and shipping to: Humboldt County Historical Society,P O Box 8000, Eureka, CA 95502 PLEASE VISIT US SOON The offices and research library of the Humboldt County Historical Society are located at the former home of the late Helen Wells Barnum. Built by her maternal grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Reuben Gross, in 1902, the beautiful two-story Colonial Revival style house was donated to the Society in 1993 through Mrs. Barnum's estate. Our headquarters is staffed by professionals and volunteers. Visitors are welcome to ask advice on projects, and to use our extensive library to seek information. P.O. Box 8000 Eureka, California 95502 (707) 445-4342 Fax: (707) 445-4146 E-Mail The Society is closed for the month of August and the last week in December for maintenance. Board of Directors and Staff Those visiting the Humboldt County Historical Society are reminded that the Office and Research Center are located in a residential neighborhood, and parking is often limited. When you visit, please consider parking in the metered lot at the corner of 8th and G Street, one block west of the Society. Those with mobility limitations are welcome and encouraged to park in the Society's driveway. Otherwise, please be respectful of our neighbors.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY SHALL FURTHER AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF ALL PEOPLES, PLACES, EVENTS, AND ACTIVITIES OF HUMBOLDT COUNTY AND RELATED AREAS. THE SOCIETY SHALL ACCOMPLISH THIS BY ACQUIRING, CREATING, PRESERVING, INTERPRETING AND DISSEMINATING HISTORICAL INFORMATION AND BY ASSISTING OTHERS TO DO THE SAME. © 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 All rights reserved