Ventura in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Old County Court House

Photographed By Craig Baker, November 5, 2023

1. Old County Court House Marker

Inscription. This imposing building was designed by Albert C. Martin and built in 1912 as the Ventura County Court House. It is an outstanding example of neo-classic architecture, considered the proper style for public buildings of the early 20th century. The court house was purchased by the City of San Buenaventura in 1971 for use as the City Hall.

Erected 1973 by State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the City of San Buenaventura. (Marker Number 847.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Ventura County Historical Landmarks series lists.

Location. 34° 16.935′ N, 119° 17.594′ W. Marker is in Ventura, California, in Ventura County. Marker is at the intersection of Poli Street and North California Street, on the right when traveling west on Poli Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 505 Poli Street, Ventura CA 93001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Erle Stanley Gardner’s Law Office (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jack Rose (about 600 feet away); Groene Building

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(about 700 feet away); Bard Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ventura Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Arnold House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. Cunane House (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Buenaventura Mission Cross (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ventura.

Regarding Old County Court House. This is California Historic Landmark No. 847, and Ventura County Landmark No. 12.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 29, 2002

2. Old County Court House Marker

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 7, 2018

3. Old County Court House Marker

Marker is near the sidewalk, to the left of the stairs. The old court house is now City Hall.

Old County Court House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 7, 2018

4. Old County Court House

Ventura County Courthouse Architecture image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 29, 2002

5. Ventura County Courthouse Architecture

The courthouse is adorned with the faces of 24 Spanish Padres who founded this community.

Relief Motif image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 29, 2002

6. Relief Motif

Mission Padre Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, March 29, 2002

7. Mission Padre Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2011. This page has been viewed 1,216 times since then and 55 times this year. Last updated on August 10, 2020. Photos: 1. submitted on November 5, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 3, 4. submitted on October 9, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 3, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.