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

Peirano Market

Photographed By Craig Baker, January 15, 2020

1. Peirano Market Marker

Inscription. Built in 1877 for merchant Alex Gandolfo and later owned by the Peirano family for 96 years, this building was in continuous use as a grocery store until 1986, which marked the retirement of Nick Peirano. Restored in 1998 by KL Associates in cooperation with the City of San Buenaventura Redevelopment Agency.

Erected by City of Ventura. (Marker Number 32.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 34° 16.831′ N, 119° 17.859′ W. Marker is in Ventura, California, in Ventura County. Marker is on Main Street, 0.2 miles east of Ventura Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 E Main Street, Ventura CA 93001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lavanderia (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission San Buenaventura (within shouting distance of this marker); San Buenaventura China Alley Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); San Buenaventura Mission Aqueduct (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ada McCoskey Love House (about 500 feet away); Elwell House (about 600 feet away);

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El Caballo (about 700 feet away); Chumash Hutash Fiesta (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ventura.

Photographed By Craig Baker, January 15, 2020

2. Peirano Market Marker

Near the side entrance and patio.

Peirano Market image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, January 15, 2020

3. Peirano Market

An identical marker is to the right of the storefront.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.