Near Glen Ellen in Sonoma County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Jack and Charmian London Entertained Here
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 29, 2017
1. Jack and Charmian London Entertained Here Marker
"When we entered the large, long room of the old ranch house... we found Mrs. London seated at the Steinway grand piano immediately on our left, and Jack with outstretched hands and cheery voice bidding us welcome." George Wharton James, A Study of Jack London in His Prime, 1917
"In many minds, I am sure, still lives the vision of the hale, big-hearted man of God's out-of-doors, the beardless patriarch ... pattering with that quick, light step along the narrow-vine-shaded porch, through the screened doorway and the length of the taps-brown room to his seat in the solid red koa chair at the head of the table." -- Charmian London, The Book of Jack London, 1921
Erected by California State Department of Parks and Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 38° 21.296′ N, 122° 32.811′ W. Marker is near Glen Ellen, California, in Sonoma County. Marker can be reached from London Ranch Road. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "We live in a beautiful part of the country." (a few steps from this marker); The Old Winery (a few steps from this marker); Jack London experimented (within shouting distance of this marker); Jack London's Terraces Shaped the Land for Preservation (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eucalyptus - The Cash Crop that Failed (about 300 feet away); Horse Power and Manure (about 400 feet away); Jack London Had A Dream (about 400 feet away); Jack London Ranch (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glen Ellen.
More about this marker. This marker is located near the Cottage at Beauty Ranch in Jack London State Historic Park. The Park is at the end of London Ranch Road.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 29, 2017
2. Jack and Charmian London Entertained Here Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
