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. 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.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1929.

Location.

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40° 34.522′ N, 124° 15.869′ W. Marker is in Ferndale, California, in Humboldt County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s North Coast,

specifically on the Coast Ranges,

and in the Klamath Mountains.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast

and in the Pacific Northwest.

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: A different marker also named Danish Hall (here, next to this marker); A. Berding House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Victorian Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Ivanhoe (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferndale Masonic Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Mildred Radanovich (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferndale Palace Saloon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ferndale Meat Market (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ferndale.

The Danish Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, February 8, 2014

2. The Danish Hall

The marker is visible to the right of the entryway.

Dedication Ceremony image. Click for full size.

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.

Sealing the Marker image. Click for full size.

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.

The Corner of Ocean and Main/Francis image. Click for full size.

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 796 times since then and 27 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.