Venegas Store
1924
This early commercial block was built by Jose Maria Venegas as a storehouse/dry goods outlet. The sheltered arcade is typical of southwest design of the period. The family also owned the Yuma Steam laundry in this neighborhood.
Dedicated December 1999, by the City of Yuma
of the preservation of our heritage.
Mayor Marilyn R Young
Council Members
Bobby Brooks – Karen Hill – Louise Renault
Art Everett – Frank Irr – Ema Lea Shoop
Joyce Wilson – City Administrator
Michael Steel – Director of Community Development
Marker is on West 2nd Street east of South 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
