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

The House That Troy Built

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, August 20, 2023

1. The House That Troy Built Marker

Inscription. Designed and built by Troy Land to raise money for various Ferndale charities, the “Little House” was raffled off December 23rd 1995 to a lady from Watsonville, CA.

In order to preserve a “Main Street Treasure” that had captured the hearts of both visitors and Ferndalers alike, a local resident purchased the playhouse from the raffle winner who then invested this windfall in a college education fund for her 1 year old grandaughter. Everyone benefitted!

If you would like additional information about the playhouse, please contact Troy at Valley Lumber.

Erected by Victorian Archictectural Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is December 23, 1995.

Location. 40° 34.704′ N, 124° 15.726′ W. Marker is in Ferndale, California, in Humboldt County. Marker is on Main Street (Route 211), on the right when traveling south. Mafrker is located inside Hadley Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ferndale CA 95536, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Shaw House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferndale Museum (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Along the Banks of Salt River (about 400

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feet away); The Gazebo (about 600 feet away); Blackburn Law Office (about 700 feet away); "Poppa Joe's" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ferndale Meat Market (approx. 0.2 miles away); Our Centennial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ferndale.

The “Little House” and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, August 20, 2023

2. The “Little House” and Marker

The House That Troy Built image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, 2005

3. The House That Troy Built

This playhouse was originally located at the intersection of Main and Washington Streets between the current Abraxas and The Blacksmith Shop Gallery buildings.

Hadley Gardens entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, August 20, 2023

4. Hadley Gardens entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2023, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 25, 2023, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.