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| California (Sonoma County), Glen Ellen — Charles J. Poppe Building | | | Site of the Poppe
Dry Goods & General Merchandise Store
1883-1937
and
Glen Ellen Post Office
First built of wood in 1883
Destroyed by fire in 1905
Rebuilt of stone with two stories in 1906
Damaged in 1906 Earthquake
Rebuilt with three stories in 1907 top two stories of wood
Glen Ellen Historical Society, October 12, 1996 — Map (db m26468) HM | | California (Sonoma County), Glen Ellen — Glen Ellen Cannon | | | In early 1905 through the efforts of General Wagner, this Civil War Era cannon was was delivered to Glen Ellen where it was placed in the center of town. It has continuously been recognized as the town marker and as a symbol of community for the town.
Plaque dedicated March 18, 1995
By Sam Brannan Chapter #1004
E Clampus Vitus — Map (db m24961) HM | | California (Sonoma County), Glen Ellen — 743 — Jack London Historical State Park | | | This is the "House of Happy Walls", built by Charmian K. London in 1919 in memory of her husband, Jack London, renowned author. Here are housed many of his works and the collection gathered in their travels throughout the world. Charmian's house, the ruins of Jack's "Wolf House", and his grave were presented to the State of California in 1960 by his nephew, Irving Shepard.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 743
Dedicated by the California State Park Commission in cooperation . . . — Map (db m24996) HM |
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