La Verne in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Dr. Frank Shirk Home
Craftsman Bungalow - 1910
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 20, 2022
1. Dr. Frank Shirk Home Marker
Built 1910 for George and Lucinda Hanawalt by their sons, Sam, Harvey and J Ross Hanawalt. The house was acquired in 1919 by Dr. and Mrs. Frank Shirk. Dr. Shirk maintained a small office next door. The Shirks lived here 1919 - 1958.
Erected by Historical Society of La Verne. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 34° 5.965′ N, 117° 45.941′ W. Marker is in La Verne, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on 3rd Street east of F Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2341 3rd St, La Verne CA 91750, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Moomaw House (within shouting distance of this marker); Brandt House (within shouting distance of this marker); Bowman Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Huck Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Isaac Eikenberry Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Scubie Mills Heritage Trees (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); A.J. Milne Home (about 500 feet away); The David Blickenstaff Home (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Verne.
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 20, 2022
2. Dr. Frank Shirk Home and Marker
The marker lays flat on the ground next to the sidewalk.
via La Verne Historical Society, unknown
3. La Verne Historical Society
Society website homepage. See Historical Recognition for a list of markers.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on May 14, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
