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

328 Central Avenue

Goodenough's Men's Store

Photographed by James King, October 9, 2014

1. 328 Central Avenue Marker

Inscription. Built in 1910 as Goodenough's Men's Store, this building served as the local men's clothing store until the mid-1980s. The building was then purchased and converted into a gun and sporting goods store. The building suffered moderate damage in the 1994 earthquake but was repaired.

Erected by City of Fillmore.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 34° 23.975′ N, 118° 54.809′ W. Marker is in Fillmore, California, in Ventura County. It is on Central Avenue north of Main Street. This is the fourth building, on the right, north of the intersection of Central and Main. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 328 Central Avenue, Fillmore CA 93015, 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,

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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: 320 Central Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 338 Central Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Fillmore State Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); 340 Central Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 317 Central Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 362 Central Avenue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 364 Central Avenue (about 400 feet away); Fillmore's First Bank & Masonic Hall (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fillmore.

Another marker is no longer nearby. 348 Central Avenue (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding 328 Central Avenue. If you look closely at the entryway, in Google Street View, you can see the name Cochran's in the tile. This was Champ Cochran's clothing store for many years.

328 Central Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, October 9, 2014

2. 328 Central Avenue

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 741 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on March 24, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.