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

Nellie Clover House

Historic Landmark No. 53

Photographed By Craig Baker, November 8, 2023

1. Nellie Clover House Marker

Inscription. Nellie de la Riva Clover was deeded this house in 1913 after her short marriage to Melvin Clover ended. She owned the house until her death in 1964. The house is a fine example of a classical turn of the 20th Century cottage. Distinctive features include classical Corinthian columns supporting the porch roof, narrow clapboard siding, bay windows, and a decorative redwood front door with a sunburst design.

Erected by City of San Buenaventura Historic Preservation Committee. (Marker Number 53.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 34° 16.862′ N, 119° 17.261′ W. Marker is in Ventura, California, in Ventura County. Marker is on Main Street west of Kalorama Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 857 E Main St, Ventura CA 93001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Southern Methodist Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); J.A. Day House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the Mayfair Theater, 1941-2000 (about 600 feet away); The Arnold House (about 800 feet away); Sifford House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Bard Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); The A.D. Briggs Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Hobart/Barr/Lucking Residence (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ventura.

Photographed By Craig Baker, November 8, 2023

2. Nellie Clover House Marker

Nellie Clover House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, November 8, 2023

3. Nellie Clover House

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 9, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.