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

Hotel Ivanhoe

Photographed By Craig Baker, September 13, 2021

1. Hotel Ivanhoe Marker

Inscription. Also known as the Roberts Hotel, Ferndale Hotel, and the Italian-Swiss Hotel, it was the first and is the last of the original hostelries in Ferndale. Originally built in 1870, burnt to the ground and rebuilt in 1875, then remodeled in the late 1890’s, the Hotel Ivanhoe is also the oldest building in the historic district of Ferndale. After a second fire in 1943, the upstairs’ hotel ceased operations. Major renovations started in 1997 and the upstairs’ hotel reopened in 2001. “The Ivanhoe”, as it is affectionately known by the community is the oldest, most westerly hotel in the continental United States.

Erected 2001 by Grand Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 40° 34.553′ N, 124° 15.889′ W. Marker is in Ferndale, California, in Humboldt County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (California Route 211) and Ocean Avenue on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 Main Street, Ferndale CA 95536, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Victorian Inn (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Mildred Radanovich (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferndale Palace Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Centennial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Danish Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Danish Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferndale Meat Market (within shouting distance of this marker); A. Berding House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ferndale.

Also see . . . National Register of Historic Places in Humboldt County. This building is part of NRHP #93001461, Ferndale Main Street Historic District. (Submitted on February 23, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California.)

Hotel Ivanhoe and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, September 13, 2021

2. Hotel Ivanhoe and Marker

Hotel Ivanhoe image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, February 8, 2014

3. Hotel Ivanhoe

The plaque is visible at the center of the front of the building.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 28, 2013

4. Hotel Ivanhoe and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on February 23, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. 4. submitted on November 13, 2015, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.