Ferndale in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Danish Hall
Photographed By James King, February 8, 2014
1. The Danish Hall Marker
Inscription.
The Danish Hall. . Originally constructed as a warehouse in July of 1902; known as the A. Berding Warehouse and housed many businesses. In 1919 Hampton C. Blum acquired the warehouse. In January 1929, The Danish Hall Committee started considerations for pu(r)chase. The purchase price was set at $2,250.00 not including furnishings or remodel costs. On August 6, 1929, the Fjeldronning Lodge #131 Danish Sisterhood Society Dannebrog Lodge #10 Ydun acquired the property. The Danish Hall was officially dedicated on October 10, 1929. The hall has been used since its dedication for meeting, dances and social gatherings by the lodge and its members. The remodel work that was done to convert the warehouse to a lodge added significantly to the building’s strength. The lodge survived the 3 large earthquakes in 1992., On October 10, 1929, the Ferndale Enterprise stated that the owners of the hall were complimented “upon their splendid building which is indeed a credit to the community.”
Originally constructed as a warehouse in July of 1902; known as the A. Berding Warehouse and housed many businesses. In 1919 Hampton C. Blum acquired the warehouse. In January 1929, The Danish Hall Committee started considerations for pu(r)chase. The purchase price was set at $2,250.00 not including furnishings or remodel costs. On August 6, 1929, the Fjeldronning Lodge #131 Danish Sisterhood Society Dannebrog Lodge #10 Ydun acquired the property. The Danish Hall was officially dedicated on October 10, 1929. The hall has been used since its dedication for meeting, dances and social gatherings by the lodge and its members. The remodel work that was done to convert the warehouse to a lodge added significantly to the building’s strength. The lodge survived the 3 large earthquakes in 1992.
On October 10, 1929, the Ferndale Enterprise stated that the owners of the hall were complimented “upon their splendid building which is indeed a credit to the community.”
Erected 2014 by Grand Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West. (Marker Number 137-07.)
40° 34.522′ N, 124° 15.869′ W. Marker is in Ferndale, California, in Humboldt County. Marker is on Ocean Avenue, 0.3 miles east of South Main Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 430 Ocean Avenue, Ferndale CA 95536, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The marker is visible to the right of the entryway.
Photographed By James King, February 8, 2014
3. Dedication Ceremony
Grand President Dwight Dutschke presiding. It was raining this day so the dedication was held inside.
Photographed By James King, February 8, 2014
4. Sealing the Marker
Past Grand President Baird ventures out during a break in the rain to place the seal on the plaque.
Photographed By James King, February 8, 2014
5. The Corner of Ocean and Main/Francis
The Victorian Inn dominates the corner and the Danish Hall is to the left, down Ocean Ave.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 473 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 23, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.