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

Groene Building

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 4, 2019

1. Groene Building Marker

Inscription. Originally the Ventura Guarantee and Loan Company, built in the 1920's is significant for its decorative tile, three interior pastoral murals by Norman Kennedy and grillwork on the balcony. The ceiling is pre-cast plaster and painted to resemble wood by European craftsmen. The building was restored in 1961 by Theodor Groene.

Erected by San Buenaventura Historical Preservation Commission. (Marker Number 15.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.

Location. 34° 16.84′ N, 119° 17.5′ W. Marker is in Ventura, California, in Ventura County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 598 East Main Street, Ventura CA 93001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

on Central 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: Jack Rose (within shouting distance of this marker); Ventura Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Erle Stanley Gardner’s Law Office (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bard Hospital (about 600 feet away); Dr. Cunane House (about 700 feet away);

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The Arnold House (about 700 feet away); Old County Court House (about 700 feet away); Dacy Fazio House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ventura.

Groene Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 4, 2019

2. Groene Building and Marker

The marker is visible here on the corner of the building, to the right of the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 926 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.