Ontario in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Frankish Building

200 South Euclid Avenue

— 1916 —

Frankish Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 28, 2025

1. Frankish Building Marker

Inscription. The Charlemagne Apartments, which occupy the second and third stories, are part of the original design and construction of the Frankish Building. These two to four room apartments were considered to be “high class and modern living” at the time of construction. Priced from $12.50 to $30 per month, all units were equipped with “disappearing” Murphy beds, gas ranges, heaters, private bathrooms with modern fixtures, telephone, electricity, and hardwood floors throughout. All floors were serviced by a modern elevator. The Frankish Building stands as a testament of sustainable materials and quality construction.

Ontario Historic Landmark No. 12
Designated on January 20, 1998

National Register of Historic Places
Listed on August 11, 1980

Erected 1998 by City of Ontario, California. (Marker Number 12.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 34° 3.756′ N, 117° 39.082′ W. Marker is in Ontario, California, in San Bernardino County. It is at the intersection of

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South Euclid Avenue (California Route 83) and West Transit Street, on the right when traveling south on South Euclid Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 S Euclid Ave, Ontario CA 91762, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

in the Peninsular Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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: McCann Block Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Post Office / Paul Williams Building (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Post Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old City Hall (about 400 feet away); Nine Young Pepper Trees (about 400 feet away); Ontario Power Company (about 600 feet away); Mule Car (about 700 feet away); Dr. O.S. Ensign House (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ontario.

Also see . . . Frankish Building. National Register nomination (PDF) and accompanying photographs (separate PDF) for the building. (Nomination prepared by Vickie K. Alexander, Ontario Historic Landmarks Society, Inc.; via National Park Service) (Submitted on November 9, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 28, 2025

2. Frankish Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.