Ventura in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Casa de Anza
Historic Landmark No. 87
— Avenue Library —
Photographed By Craig Baker, November 8, 2023
1. Casa de Anza Marker
In direct response to the rapid growth of the oil industry throughout the Ventura Avenue area, Casa de Anza was built in 1929 by Richard Langdon, in connection with the Austin A. Chute Development Company. Along with 14 apartments on the upper floors, the building originally contained four shops on the first floor, including a dress shop, an upholstery shop, a beauty shop, and a refrigeration service.
In 1997, as the building's condition reached a state of severe decline, the Westside Community Council became active in an effort to save and revitalize this local historic landmark as a rich part of the Avenue's colorful history. In 1998 the building was bought and renovated by David and Donna Stewart, with assistance from the City of Ventura, and became the proud new home of residents and the relocated Avenue Library.
Erected by City of San Buenaventura Historic Preservation Committee. (Marker Number 87.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 34° 17.316′ N, 119° 17.908′ W. Marker is in Ventura, California, in Ventura County. Marker is at the intersection of Ventura
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Serra Cross (approx. 0.3 miles away); San Buenaventura Mission Cross (approx. 0.3 miles away); El Caballo (approx. half a mile away); San Buenaventura Mission Aqueduct (approx. half a mile away); Mission San Buenaventura (approx. half a mile away); Old County Court House (approx. half a mile away); Lavanderia (approx. half a mile away); Peirano Market (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ventura.
Photographed By Craig Baker, November 8, 2023
2. Casa de Anza Marker
Photographed By Craig Baker, November 8, 2023
3. Casa de Anza / Avenue Library
Photographed By Craig Baker, November 8, 2023
4. Casa de Anza / Avenue Library
Photographed By Craig Baker, November 8, 2023
5. Casa de Anza / Avenue Library
Viewed from the Serra Cross in Grant Park.
Photographed By Craig Baker, November 8, 2023
6. Keene House - Built in 1872
Located nearby at 41 Bell Way, the Victorian house is a Ventura City & County Landmark.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 8, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on November 9, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
