Piru in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Piru Mansion
Newhall Mansion
| | Cook Mansion | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 6, 2021
1. Piru Mansion Marker
Built 1886-1890 by David Caleb Cook.
Destroyed by fire February 18, 1981.
Rebuilt 1981-1983 by Ruth and Scott Newhall,
with the skills of the following artists and artisans:
John L. Schleimer, J & J Construction Co., Contractor.
Thomas L. Sutton, Architect.
Ebin T. Truesdell, Designer and Woodworker.
Steve McKeown, Foreman.
(Marker Number 4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Ventura County Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 34° 25.084′ N, 118° 47.695′ W. Marker is in Piru, California, in Ventura County. It is on Park Street 0.2 miles north of Center Street, on the left when traveling north. The mansion and grounds are only open during private events. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 829 Park St, Piru CA 93040, 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, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Portolα Expedition (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Francis Dam Disaster (approx. 0.6 miles away); Governor Juan Alvarado (approx. 2.3 miles away); Rancho Camulos (approx. 2.3 miles away); Camulos, Ventura Co. California
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Regarding The Piru Mansion. Also known as Newhall Mansion, Cook Mansion, and Warring Mansion, this is Ventura County Historical Landmark No. 4, designated in 1969.
Also see . . . List of Ventura County Historical Landmarks. (Submitted on April 7, 2021.)
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 6, 2021
2. Piru Mansion Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 6, 2021
3. Piru Mansion
Ventura County Historical Landmark No. 4, designated in 1969.
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 20, 2024
4. Piru Mansion
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 20, 2024
5. View from the Piru Mansion
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 6, 2021
6. Piru United Methodist Church
Located nearby, on Center Street at Park Street. Built in 1890 by David Cook. Ventura County Historical Landmark No. 51, designated in 1979.
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 6, 2021
7. First Church in Piru / Sullivan House
Located on Center Street near Main Street. Built in 1887. Ventura County Historical Landmark No. 154, designated in 1995.
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 6, 2021
8. Piru Hotel
Located on Main Street at Center Street. Built in 1888 as the first home for for Pirus founder David Cook. Ventura County Historical Landmark No. 124, designated in 1989.
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 6, 2021
9. Piru Train Bridge
Located behind Warring Park. Built in 1900. Ventura County Historical Landmark No. 101, designated in 1986.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,304 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5. submitted on July 22, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6, 7, 8. submitted on April 7, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 9. submitted on April 11, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
