Pythian Castle, Victorian commercial building in Arcata, California, US.
The Pythian Castle displays five distinct towers, including two square towers on the front and three round towers at the street corners of the structure.
The North Star chapter of the Knights of Pythias constructed this commercial building between 1884 and 1885, designed by architect A.P. Glidden.
The building represents the Knights of Pythias fraternal order, which established meeting places across the United States for community service and friendship.
Located at 1100 H Street in Arcata, the Pythian Castle spans 0.2 acres and maintains its Victorian commercial architecture despite numerous modifications.
The structure features decorative elements such as patterned shingles on tower roofs and corner towers with tall finials atop witch hat-shaped covers.
Location: California
Architectural style: Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
GPS coordinates: 40.87111,-124.08500
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:29
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