Ventura in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Jack Rose
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 4, 2019
1. Jack Rose Marker
Inscription.
Jack Rose. . 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."
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. Marker 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.
The marker is visible here on the left edge of the building.
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 917 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 20, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
