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

The A.D. Briggs Residence

Historic Landmark No. 81

A.D. Briggs Residence Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 8, 2023

1. A.D. Briggs Residence Marker

Inscription. This 1894 Queen Anne exemplifies the elegant style of homes built in this neighborhood at the turn of the century. It features an octagonal floorplan, combination hip and gable rooflines and a distinctive Moorish arched window. This house was built for Arthur D. Briggs.

Erected by City of San Buenaventura Historic Preservation Commission. (Marker Number 81.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 34° 16.69′ N, 119° 17.261′ W. Marker is in Ventura, California, in Ventura County. It is on Thompson Boulevard east of Ash Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 856 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura CA 93001, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Hobart/Barr/Lucking Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hobart/Barr/Lucking Initial Residence c. 1898 (within shouting distance of this marker); Sifford House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the Mayfair Theater, 1941-2000 (about 600 feet away); 682 East Thompson Boulevard (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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Ventura Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Southern Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Apostolic Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ventura.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 8, 2023

2. A.D. Briggs Residence Marker

The A.D. Briggs Residence image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 8, 2023

3. The A.D. Briggs Residence

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.