The Arkley Center

The Arkley Center was built in 1920 as the Sweasey, then later Loew, State Theater. The State Theater was a showcase first for live vaudeville, followed by "talking" movies. Fire damaged the building in 1929 and again in 1943, but the theater was rebuilt and remained a venue until 1973, when it was sold to the Daly family and became a department store. In 1995 the Daly Store closed its doors, and the theater remained vacant for nearly a decade.

Cherie and Rob Arkley purchased the theater in 2003, and hired Kramer Properties to restore it as an acoustically vibrant and attractive venue space. It now seats nearly 700 - and every seat in the house offers a fine listening experience.

Locale

The Arkley Center is located at the edge of Old Town Eureka. Antique and vintage shops, art and clothing boutiques, music stores, fine dining & chocolatiers, and several museums are located within easy walking distance, in addition to the Eureka Waterfront and marinas.

The image on the west side of the Arkley Center was painted by Eureka muralist, painter and kinetic artist Duane Flatmo.

See Duane's work in progress on Flikr.

Destination: Eureka!

Museums & Library

Clarke Historical Museum - with indigenous nations cultural room and Victorian displays, along with rotating exhibits
Morris Graves Museum of Art and Sculpture Gallery - current and historical art
Blue Ox Millworks Living History Park - one of America's last functioning Victorian millwork job shops (wear outdoor shoes)
Children's Discovery Museum - climb the digestive system or take an indoor sail
Humboldt County Library - Main Branch

Dining & Treats

Music & Instruments