Port Hueneme in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Gerberding/Moranda House
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 16, 2022
1. Gerberding/Moranda House Marker
Ventura County Landmark No. 86 Gerberding-Moranda home. (Marker Number 86.)
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° 9.085′ N, 119° 11.835′ W. Marker is in Port Hueneme, California, in Ventura County. It is at the intersection of Clara Street and 3rd Street, on the left when traveling west on Clara Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 258 E Clara St, Port Hueneme CA 93041, 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 walking distance of this marker: Womens Improvement Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bank of Hueneme (approx. Ό mile away); Bard Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bard Mansion (approx. half a mile away); Hueneme Slough (approx. half a mile away); Goodspeed Street Marker (approx. 0.7 miles away); Alaska Flight 261 Memorial (approx. Ύ mile away); Point Hueneme Lighthouse (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Hueneme.
Regarding Gerberding/Moranda House. Ventura County Historical Landmark statement of significance:
No. 86 - Gerberding/Moranda House, Built 1890. Designated October
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One of the few old houses left in Port Hueneme, it was built as a single story, four-room dwelling. In 1897 it received an addition; the attic's conversion into a second floor may have occurred at this time. Its interior was remodeled in 1928, and it was completely restored in 1981-82. The windows are tall and narrow, called "four high and two wide" (double in height to width). It was built for Frederick Gerberding, brother-in-law of prominent citizen Thomas R. Bard, and was later the home of the Lawrence Moranda family. Mr. Moranda was a Southern Pacific railroad station agent and later served as justice of the peace. Landmark No. 37, Moranda Park, was named for the family.
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 16, 2022
2. Gerberding/Moranda House Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 16, 2022
3. Gerberding/Moranda House
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 16, 2022
4. Gerberding/Moranda House
Photographed by Craig Baker, March 16, 2022
5. Hueneme Elementary School
Located across the street. Built in 1928. Architect: Myron Hunt. Ventura County Landmark No. 115.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 510 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 16, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
