Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Larkin House
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 23, 2010
1. Larkin House Marker - South Face (with Larkin House in background)
House
American Consulate 1844-1846.
Built in 1835 by
Thomas Oliver Larkin,
only consul in U.S. to California
Courtesy Thomson J. Hudson
Memorial Fund
Erected by Monterey History and Art Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Peace. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 36° 35.88′ N, 121° 53.765′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. Marker is on Calle Principal near Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 464 Calle Principal, Monterey CA 93940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Quarters of General William Tecumseh Sherman (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Larkin House (a few steps from this marker); 19th Century Sailing Ship's Anchor (a few steps
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Larkin House. The California Department of Parks and Recreation's history of the Larkin House. (Submitted on July 24, 2010.)
2. Larkin House, 464 Calle Principal. The Historic American Building Survey record. Includes extensive notes. (Submitted on July 24, 2010.)
3. Thomas O. Larkin. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on September 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 23, 2010
2. Larkin House Marker - North Face (with Sherman's Quarters in background)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 23, 2010
3. Larkin House has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark
This marker is located in the Larkin House's garden.
unknown, image courtesy of the Historic American Building Survey
4. Larkin House - pre-1900
From the HABS statement of architectural and historical significance: The Larkin House, built between 1834 and 1837, was Monterey's first recorded two-story adobe. The monument is significant as a record of the period of the Mexican capitol of Alta California, as well as the transitional period of development of Monterey as an American Community. It was the home of Thomas Oliver Larkin, the most important American residing in California during the late Mexican and early American periods.
Photographed By 2, unknown
5. Thomas O. Larkin
Photographed By Robert W. Kerrigan, May 13, 1936
6. The Larkin House in 1936 - image courtesy Historic American Buildings Survey
Note the marker in the left of the picture, of the same type (and probably text) of the current marker.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 23, 2010
7. The Larkin House in 2010
The Larkin House is part of Monterey State Historic Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,312 times since then and 214 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 24, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 5. submitted on September 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6, 7. submitted on July 24, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
