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

Ada McCoskey Love House

Historic Landmark No. 73

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 5, 2023

1. Ada McCoskey Love House Marker

Inscription. Ada McCoskey was the widow of prominent Ventura physician J.H. Love. Her house, built in 1903, uniquely combines elements of the Italianate period with later Victorian influences. The original location was on the northwest corner of Chestnut and Santa Clara Streets.

Erected by City of San Buenaventura Historic Preservation Commission. (Marker Number 73.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 34° 16.75′ N, 119° 17.871′ W. Marker is in Ventura, California, in Ventura County. It is in Downtown Ventura. It is on Figueroa Street north of Thompson Boulevard, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 Figueroa St, 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: Elwell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlo Hahn House (within shouting distance of this marker); San Buenaventura China Alley Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peirano Market (about 500 feet away); Lavanderia (about 600 feet away); Chumash Hutash Fiesta

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(about 600 feet away); Mission San Buenaventura (about 600 feet away); Chumash People, Produce and Livestock at The Mission (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ventura.

Ada McCoskey Love House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 5, 2023

2. Ada McCoskey Love House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 323 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.