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

348 Central Avenue

Ballard Furniture

Photographed by James King, October 9, 2014

1. 348 Central Avenue Marker

Inscription. This store was completely rebuilt following the 1994 earthquake. The building has six apartments on the upper floor and a 'breezeway' to the rear parking lot. The Ballard Family has been in the furniture business for more than 60 years. This family-owned business started in 1937 across the street and moved into this location in 1941.

Erected by City of Fillmore.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1994.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 34° 24.006′ N, 118° 54.816′ W. Marker was in Fillmore, California, in Ventura County. It was on Central Avenue north of Main Street, on the right when traveling north. This building is the fourth building, on the right, before Sespe Avenue when traveling north on Central. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 348 Central Avenue, Fillmore CA 93015, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in Greater Los Angeles,

on Central Coast,

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It was also on the American Pacific Coast.

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Globally, it was 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 found 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 location: 340 Central Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 338 Central Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 362 Central Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 364 Central Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 328 Central Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); 320 Central Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Fillmore State Bank (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 317 Central Avenue (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fillmore.

The Marker is Missing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 4, 2026

2. The Marker is Missing

348 Central Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, October 9, 2014

3. 348 Central Avenue

Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 675 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on March 5, 2024. Photos: 1. submitted on October 12, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. 2. submitted on April 5, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on October 12, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.