The Arcata Veterans Hall was built in 1930 using designs by architect Newton Ackerman. The Memorial’s architecture combines a Craftsman style with classic revival elements of Egyptian influence. The building features gabled roofing, multi-paned windows, exposed rafter ends, a long pergola along the south side, recessed entry beneath a front-facing gable featuring columns with historical bands below the capitals, decorative detail across the top entry, and double doors with long panes of glass protected by an ornamental open work of iron.
(Arcata Union, 13 Dec. 1928; 10 Oct. 1929; 30 Jan. 1930; 17 April 1930; 15 May 1930.)
Interested in renting the Hall? Preview our spaces below!
We are happy to provide walk-throughs of our building to those searching for a location for their next event or meeting space.
Image credit: Reflections of Arcata’s History: eighty years of architecture by Susie Van Kirk, Jan. 1979.
The Great Hall
Our Great Hall is a marvelous and spacious room built out of redwood lumber and has a laminated hardwood floor. The Hall has many windows that let natural sunlight into the room. This room is a must have for large gatherings including but not limited to; weddings, memorials, concerts, balls, galas, dances, and speeches. The hall also has in place: chairs along the wall, sound system, and lighting systems. A working baby grand piano rests in the back left corner of the Hall.
Dimensions (Hall: 59’, W:39; Stage: L: 14’ W:5’, + 5 extensions L:8’ W4’). Max seated capacity: 100. Chairs and tables can be provided. PA sound system available with microphones, speakers, and bluetooth capability. Projector screen available with projector and HDMI connection.
Meeting Room
The Meeting Room is a smaller historical and formal office on the north side of the building. This room is great for formal or casual club meetings. It can also serve as a green room for weddings, concerts, and other events.
Dimensions (L: 25’ W: 20’)
Kitchen
The kitchen located behind the dining hall is perfectly sized and well stocked for all your culinary needs with both a gas lit stove and a flat top grill, multiple sinks for dishwashing and hand wash stations, Dish drying rack, multiple cabinets stocked and labeled, separate dry food storage and cleaning supplies in left side room, plenty of dishware located in right side room, and easy access opening window for prepared to eat food.
Dimensions (L:24 W:11). Cookware and serving utensils are available, including hotel pans with serving trays that can be heated with sternos.
Dining Hall & Patio Deck
The Dining Hall is adjacent to the kitchen and is another large room accented with redwood pillars topped with decorative capitals. Commonly the place we host meals for the community, it serves as a perfect place for any type of casual eating event. The window into the kitchen makes serving easily accessible. One the south side of the room is a large blackboard perfect for writing welcome messages or menu options.
The dining hall also connects to a nice and spacious outdoor patio and yard.
Dimensions Dining hall: (L:45 W:39) Patio: (L:12 W:37). Tables and chairs available.
Arcata Veterans Hall 