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

Danish Hall

Photographed by James King, February 8, 2014

1. Danish Hall Marker

Inscription. The original building was constructed in the late 1800’s as a warehouse for A. Berding, pioneer merchant. Remodeled in 1929, it became the meeting hall for the various Danish lodges. It also serves as the meeting hall of the Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West.

Valhalla Lodge #11 Dania…..June 2, 1893
Gimle Lodge #95……..June 23, 1896
Ydun Lodge #10……November 2, 1912
Fjelddronning Lodge #131…..January 7, 1913

Ferndale Parlor Native Sons Golden West #93…September 15, 1886
Oneonta Parlor Native Daughters Golden West #71…October 1, 1892

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is January 7, 2012.

Location. 40° 34.521′ N, 124° 15.867′ W. Marker is in Ferndale, California, in Humboldt County. It is on Ocean Avenue 0.3 miles east of South Main Street. This marker is up inside the covered entryway. 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,

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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 The 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.

More about this marker. This is apparently one of several surviving markers from an old walking tour. Some are numbered, some are not.

Regarding Danish Hall. The

Photographed by James King, February 8, 2014

2. Danish Hall

The marker is barely visible inside the entryway, above the handicapped access signs to the left of the white, open door.

Danish Hall was plaqued and dedicated by the Native Sons of the Golden West on 9 February 2014.

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

Photographed by James King, February 8, 2014

3. The Corner of Ocean and Main/Francis

The Danish Hall can be seen to the left of The Victorian Inn. Another of these "walking tour" plaques is on the Ferndale Masonic Hall, the two story building to the right of the inn.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 944 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.