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

Jack Rose

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 4, 2019

1. Jack Rose Marker

Inscription. On this site in 1947, pioneer Veutura merchant Jack Rose built what was said to be the largest and most contemporary women's apparel store on the Pacific Coast. Designed by renowned architect Arthur Froehlich, the distinctive 36,000 square foot Streamline Moderne style building had something for women or all ages: Clothing, shoes, jewelry, furs and a beauty salon. The grand central staircase was the scene of many elegant fashion shows.

Jack Rose, who opened his first store in the Arcade Building on Main Street to 1925, was the first to offer Ventura County women fashionable styles "off the rack."

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.

Location. 34° 16.856′ N, 119° 17.509′ W. Marker is in Ventura, California, in Ventura County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street and North Chestnut Street on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 593 East Main Street, Ventura CA 93001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater

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Los Angeles,

on the 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: Groene Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Ventura Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Erle Stanley Gardner’s Law Office (about 400 feet away); Bard Hospital (about 600 feet away); Old County Court House (about 600 feet away); The Arnold House (about 700 feet away); Dr. Cunane House (about 700 feet away); Dacy Fazio House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ventura.

Jack Rose Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 4, 2019

2. Jack Rose Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here on the left edge of the building.

<i>Exterior night shot front display windows detail view Jack Rose, Ventura</i> image. Click for full size.

Mott Studio (courtesy of the Mott-Merge Collection, California State Library), circa 1947

3. Exterior night shot front display windows detail view Jack Rose, Ventura

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,712 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 20, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.