Springville in Tulare County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Elster Building

— 1912 - 1982 —

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 7, 2026

1. Elster Building Marker

Inscription.
This property, C.A. Elster Building, has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Restoration dedicated to the citizens of Springville, California, by Lesco L.T.D., Leland E. Sweetser, General Partner.

Tule River Historical Society, Site 14, Elster Building.
Donated by Springville Chamber Of Commerce

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 36° 7.832′ N, 118° 49.076′ W. Marker is in Springville, California, in Tulare County. It is at the intersection of California 190 and Tule River Drive, on the right when traveling east on California 190. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35621 CA-190, Springville CA 93265, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Joaquin Valley,

specifically in the Central Valley,

and in the Sierra Nevada.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring

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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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Daunt (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Citrus School Bell (approx. 0.7 miles away); Treaty of 1851 (approx. 4½ miles away); Citrus South Tule School (approx. 5 miles away); Success Dam and Lake (approx. 6.9 miles away); Tule River Indian Reservation (approx. 7.6 miles away); Welcome to the Tule River Indian-Reservation (approx. 7.6 miles away); Battle Mountain (approx. 9.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springville.

Regarding Elster Building. The brick building was built in 1912 by Charles Alonzo Elster, a significant businessman in the area. When it opened, the building contained several of Springville's main businesses, including its post office, a bank, a drugstore, the Odd Fellows hall, and the town's first telephone. The second floor of the building was used for residences, and the basement contained

Elster Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 7, 2026

2. Elster Building and Marker

The marker is on the center column.

Springville's first ice plant.
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 1982.

Elster Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, June 7, 2026

3. Elster Building

Elster Building - 1912 image. Click for full size.

from NRHP Nomination/NPS.Gov

4. Elster Building - 1912

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 9, 2026, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.