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

Inscription. 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 • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

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: Duarte's Store (here, next to this marker); Earthquake Bell (a few steps from this marker); Casa del Oro Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); John “Bricky” Crivello (within shouting distance of this marker); First Theater in California (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Captain Don Gaspar de Portola (about 300 feet away); Monterey Custom House (about 400 feet away); Custom House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013

2. Thomas Cole House and Marker

Thomas Cole House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 29, 2013

3. Thomas Cole House

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 943 times since then and 20 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.