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

The Gazebo

Photographed by James King, February 8, 2014

1. The Gazebo Marker

Inscription. Built in 1898 this building is of the East Lake Stick-Style tradition, a fine example of Victorian Architecture. The tapered oriel windows that project from the upper story are Italianate in shape with the overall design being very much English.

The Gazebo was built for Hon. George W. Williams by master carpenter and architect of the building T.J. Frost. The Red Star clothing store occupied the building until 1935. In 1946 Elmo Reidy purchased the building from Hon. George W. Williams and remodeled the interior into a candy and ice cream shop. The building remained a Café and Fountain until Mr. T.M. Dimmick sold to Paul Mellon in 1992, one month before the 7.1 earthquake.

On January 10th 1994 the Gazebo was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2007 Chris and Brigette Brannan became owners of the Gazebo. It is the desire of Mr. and Mrs. Brannan to preserve the historic and cultural recognition of the Gazebo for future generations.

Erected 2012 by Grand Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West and Ferndale Parlor #93 NSGW. (Marker Number 136-3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed

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in this topic list: Architecture. 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 1880.

Location. 40° 34.625′ N, 124° 15.798′ W. Marker is in Ferndale, California, in Humboldt County. It can be reached from Main Street (Route 211), on the right when traveling south. As you face the building, there is an alley on the right, the marker is on the side of the building in this alley. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 475 Main Street, 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: Blackburn Law Office

Photographed by James King, February 8, 2014

2. The Gazebo

(within shouting distance of this marker); "Poppa Joe's" (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferndale Meat Market (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ferndale Museum (about 400 feet away); Our Centennial (about 400 feet away); Along the Banks of Salt River (about 400 feet away); Ferndale Palace Saloon (about 500 feet away); Mildred Radanovich (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ferndale.

Also see . . . Main Street - Ferndale, California. Field Trips by Ellen Beltz website entry (Submitted on April 13, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The Gazebo and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 28, 2013

3. The Gazebo and Marker

A Glimpse Inside image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, February 8, 2014

4. A Glimpse Inside

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 943 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. 3. submitted on November 13, 2015, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on February 23, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.