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

Sherman Rose Inn

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

1. Sherman Rose Inn Marker

Inscription. Named after the “Cloth of Gold” rose bush, the Sherman Rose Inn was built circa 1941 as a private home. In 1934, J.C. Anthon enlarged the structure for the owners, Spiro and Jennie Catachi, using his signature Carmel stone. The building was operated as an Inn until 1945. Rehabilitation was completed by Four Sisters Inns and dedicated by Mayor Dan Albert in 2004.

Erected 2004 by Four Sisters Inns.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.

Location. 36° 35.837′ N, 121° 53.591′ W. Marker is in Monterey, California, in Monterey County. It is on Houston Street south of Pearl Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 537 Houston 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: Stevenson House (a few steps from this marker); Robert Louis Stevenson House (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Stevenson House (a few steps from this marker); Mary Corning Winslow Black Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa Abrego (within shouting distance of this marker); First Newspaper in California

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Griffin Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Casa Pacheco (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monterey.

Sherman Rose Inn and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 12, 2013

2. Sherman Rose Inn and Marker

The marker is to the right of the entrance, partially hidden by pots.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 835 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 21, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.