Woodland in Yolo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Gable Mansion
Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 5, 2014
1. Gable Mansion Marker
Updated marker placed at its new location.
The Gable Mansion is an outstanding example of 19th Century Victorian Italianate architecture, one of the last of its style, size, and proportion in California. This structure was built in 1885 for Amos and Harvey Gable, pioneer Yolo County ranchers.
Erected 1974 by The State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Gable Family and Robert L. McWhirk, June 1, 1974. (Marker Number 864.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 38° 40.343′ N, 121° 46.367′ W. Marker is in Woodland, California, in Yolo County. Site is located at the Southeast corner of First and Cross Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 659 First Street, Woodland CA 95695, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Byron Jackson’s First Machine Shop (approx. ¼ mile away); Hesperian College 1861-1896 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Corner Drug Company Building
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More about this marker. This is a private residence. Please respect the owners privacy. The gardens are periodically opened for special events such as the Woodland Library Rose Club’s Rose Garden and Home Tour.
Regarding Gable Mansion. This site was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No. 864 on September 13, 1973.
Also see . . . The Gable Mansion. American Landmarks website entry (Submitted on September 9, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 20, 2009
2. Gable Mansion Marker
The marker was originally located on the front porch.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 18, 2009
3. Gable Mansion Marker
Marker is located on the porch of this private residence.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 20, 2009
4. Woodland Heritage Home Plaque
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 20, 2009
5. Gable Mansion
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 20, 2009
6. Gazebo and Garden
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 20, 2009
7. Sculpture Near Gazebo
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 20, 2009
8. Carriage House
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 20, 2009
9. Gable Mansion
Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 20, 2009
10. Gable Mansion
Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 5, 2014
11. Gable Mansion Paver
Mansion
1885
Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 5, 2014
12. Gable Mansion Paver
Jeffrey Barrow • Star Barrow
Kymberlee Barrow • Holidae Barrow
1997 to Present
Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 5, 2014
13. Gable Mansion Paver
1973 to 1977
Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 5, 2014
14. Gable Mansion Paver
Amos Gable • Mary Gable • Harvey Gable
Hayes Gable • Gertrude Gable • Myrtle Gable
A. Wilma Gable
1885 to 1973
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,925 times since then and 369 times this year. Last updated on July 19, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1. submitted on April 8, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on April 21, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 11, 12, 13, 14. submitted on April 8, 2014, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California.
