Pescadero in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Methodist Episcopal Church of Pescadero
Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 24, 2008
1. Methodist Episcopal Church of Pescadero Marker
National Register of Historic Places Statement of Significance:
Building/structure dates: 1890 initial construction Significance: This streetscape illustrates the charming variety of nineteenth century architectural forms and styles which developed during a time of prosperity when the coastside town of Pescadero served as a major produce and lumber center and summer resort for San Francisco. Ranging in date from the 1860's to 1890's, these four wooden structures remain as representative residential, civic, and religious examples of indigenous coastside architecture. The sparing but effective use of such ornamentation as pierced columns, scroll and fan brackets, cresting, shingling, assorted fenestration and balustrades indicates a clear understanding of the styles of the time and their creative application to local needs. Although altered somewhat in appearance and usage, they accurately reflect a village landscape of a significant period in the history of San Mateo county. Their builders
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 37° 14.998′ N, 122° 22.949′ W. Marker is in Pescadero, California, in San Mateo County. It is on Stage Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 San Gregorio Street/Stage Road, Pescadero CA 94060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area and on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Methodist Episcopal Church of Pescadero (about
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2. Methodist Episcopal Church of Pescadero
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Regarding Methodist Episcopal Church of Pescadero. This building is now owned by the Native Sons of the Golden West and is used as their meeting hall and a community center.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 24, 2008
3. Methodist Episcopal Church of Pescadero
Marker is located on the wall to the right of the doors, behind the post.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 24, 2008
4. Methodist Episcopal Church - N.S.G.W. Community Hall
Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 24, 2008
5. Native Sons of the Golden West - Charter
The Charter Members are listed on the bottom of this plaque.
Photographed by Syd Whittle
6. Methodist Episcopal Church of Pescadero
Photo Source - Library of Congress
Historic American Buildings Survey Collection
Historic American Buildings Survey Collection
Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 24, 2008
7. Building on Block Described in "Statement of Significance"
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,595 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on August 24, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on April 5, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7. submitted on October 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
