Monterey in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Thomas Cole House
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
1. Thomas Cole House Marker
Thomas Cole, an English sawyer, built this home for his family in 1856. Used over time as a dwelling house, it became the headquarters for the local Nationalist Chinese Political Party in the early 1940’s.Erected by Monterey History & Art Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 36° 36.156′ N, 121° 53.681′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. Marker is on Olivier Street. Olivier Street is closed to vehicular traffic, foot traffic only. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 198 Olivier Street, 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. Duarte's Store (here, next to this marker); Earthquake Bell (a few steps from this marker); John “Bricky” Crivello (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Don Gaspar de Portola (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Monterey Custom House (about 400 feet away);
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
2. Thomas Cole House and Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013
3. Thomas Cole House
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 607 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
