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

Lavanderia

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 7, 2018

1. Lavanderia Marker

Inscription. Beneath the floor of the rear portion of the Wilson Studio and Peirano Market lies a major segment of the Mission Lavanderia. Built to serve the Mission converts, it provided washing facilities for clothing and was part of an extensive aqueduct system that brought water for domestic and agricultural use. This system was constructed during the period of 1792 - 1815 and was one of the finest examples in Spanish California. It served the community until 1862.

Erected by City of Ventura. (Marker Number 85.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 34° 16.843′ N, 119° 17.851′ W. Marker is in Ventura, California, in Ventura County. It is on Main Street 0.2 miles east of Ventura Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 E Main Street, Ventura CA 93001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

on Central

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Coast,

and in the Transverse 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Peirano Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Chumash People, Produce and Livestock at The Mission (within shouting distance of this marker); Fray Junipero Serra (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission San Buenaventura (within shouting distance of this marker); Chumash Daily Life At The Mission (within shouting distance of this marker); San Buenaventura Mission Quadrangles (within shouting distance of this marker); San Buenaventura Mission Aqueduct (within shouting distance of this marker); San Buenaventura China Alley Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ventura.

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 7, 2018

2. Lavanderia Marker

The marker is to the left of the storefront.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 909 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 31, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.