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

The Hobart/Barr/Lucking Residence

Registered Historical Landmark No. 104

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 4, 2019

1. The Hobart/Barr/Lucking Residence Marker

Inscription. This charming Colonial Revival residence was constructed between 1902 and 1905 and is an architecturally superlative example of the building styles characteristic of the transition from Victorian to Colonial during this time period. It is also representative of the very early development of the eastern addition of the City of SanBuenaventura during the city's "Second Land Boom" (1886-1905).

The remarkable home was built by Captain Frank Hobart, prominent Ventura Justice of the Peace and his wife Julia, both of whom were very active in public affairs and were proponents of the Grand Army of the Republic of Union Veterans of the Civil War. The second significant resident, beginning in 1920, was Leonard Barr, longtime public servant, mayor and developer of a large part of residential Midtown Ventura. Catalina and Anacapa Streets were developed by Mr. Barr, who also built the elegant Hotel La Barr on Thompson Boulevard at California Street (demolished circa 1960).

In 2008, William, Bonnie and Alison Lucking began an ambitious and loving restoration of the residence after many years of the former owners' neglect, and

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were aided in their efforts by noted local architect Bruce Labins, contractor George Walker and also by historian Cynthia Thompson, who facilitated their quest for landmark status. Bonnie Lucking meticulously researched and selected all of the extremely fine and period-correct surface details of this extraordinary house. Through their tireless efforts, this beautifully restored residence will endure through many decades to serve as testimony of the contributions of the Hobart, Barr and Lucking families to the City of San Buenaventura.

Erected by City of San Buenaventura Historical Preservation Commission. (Marker Number 104.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 34° 16.671′ N, 119° 17.3′ W. Marker is in Ventura, California, in Ventura County. It is at the intersection of South Ash Street and East Thompson Boulevard, on the left when traveling south on South Ash Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 South Ash Street, Ventura CA 93001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

The Hobart/Barr/Lucking Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 4, 2019

2. The Hobart/Barr/Lucking Residence and Marker

this marker is in Greater 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: The Hobart/Barr/Lucking Initial Residence c. 1898 (a few steps from this marker); The A.D. Briggs Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Sifford House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 682 East Thompson Boulevard (about 600 feet away); Site of the Mayfair Theater, 1941-2000 (about 700 feet away); Ventura Veterans Memorial (about 800 feet away); 632 E. Thompson Boulevard (approx. 0.2 miles away); Southern Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ventura.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 661 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on May 2, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.