Downtown Ventura in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Elwell House
Historic Landmark No. 61
Photographed By Craig Baker, November 5, 2023
1. Elwell House Marker
The Elwell house, built in 1892, belonged to William Elwell and his wife Edelfrido Tico Elwell, descendents of important California and Yankee families.
After numerous years of neglect, the house was rebuilt and enlarged in a style representative of the Vernacular Victorian architecture popular in Ventura at the turn of the century.
Erected by City of San Buenaventura Historic Preservation Commission. (Marker Number 61.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 34° 16.737′ N, 119° 17.87′ W. Marker is in Ventura, California, in Ventura County. It is in Downtown Ventura. Marker 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: 143 Figueroa 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. Ada McCoskey Love House (within shouting distance of this marker); San Buenaventura China Alley Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chumash Hutash Fiesta (about 500 feet away); Peirano Market (about 600 feet away); Jesse Owens (about 600 feet
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Photographed By Craig Baker, November 5, 2023
2. Elwell 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 44 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
