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

682 East Thompson Boulevard

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 4, 2019

1. 682 East Thompson Boulevard Marker

Inscription. This house is one of eight structures comprising the Mitchell Block Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1905 by William F. Sittel who purchased the property from the Mitchell brothers, original owners of the block. Elements of the Queen Anne style are seen in the decorative gable roof that extends over the front porch, with Classical Revival features found in the curved corner window with its narrow clapboard exterior.

Erected by City of San Buenaventura Historical Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 34° 16.689′ N, 119° 17.42′ W. Marker is in Ventura, California, in Ventura County. It is on East Thompson Boulevard (Business U.S. 101) west of South Fir Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 682 East Thompson Boulevard, 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: Ventura Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 632 E. Thompson Boulevard (within shouting distance of this marker); Dacy Fazio House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hobart/Barr/Lucking Residence

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(about 600 feet away); Sifford House (about 600 feet away); The Hobart/Barr/Lucking Initial Residence c. 1898 (about 600 feet away); Site of the Mayfair Theater, 1941-2000 (about 800 feet away); The A.D. Briggs Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ventura.

Also see . . . Mitchell Block Historic District (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 6, 2019.)

682 East Thompson Boulevard House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 4, 2019

2. 682 East Thompson Boulevard House and Marker

The marker is visible under the "Now Leasing" sign.

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 449 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.