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. 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: 143 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 Mexicos Alta California.
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); Carlo Hahn House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Buenaventura China Alley Memorial (about 400 feet away); Chumash Hutash Fiesta (about 500 feet away); Peirano Market
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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 427 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
