Colusa in Colusa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Adelade M. Ryerson House--1906
Photographed By Loren Wilson, April 12, 2014
1. Adelade M. Ryerson House--1906 Marker
Inscription.
Adelade M. Ryerson House--1906. . This house, also called the Tin House because of its pressed metal siding has a symmetrical façade that is suggestive of a Colonial Revival influence. In the 1890’s a flour mill was located on this site but eventually closed because of continued erosion of the river bank. In 1906 the land upon which the house was built was purchased for “ten dollars gold coin of the United States”. For many years before World War Two, the house served as a bordello, one of many in town. The house, originally located just north of the present site was moved here in 1940 after the state rebuilt the levee. In 1979 the Downer Land Company purchased the building and renovated the structure.
This house, also called the Tin House because of its pressed metal siding has a symmetrical façade that is suggestive of a Colonial Revival influence. In the 1890’s a flour mill was located on this site but eventually closed because of continued erosion of the river bank. In 1906 the land upon which the house was built was purchased for “ten dollars gold coin of the United States”. For many years before World War Two, the house served as a bordello, one of many in town. The house, originally located just north of the present site was moved here in 1940 after the state rebuilt the levee. In 1979 the Downer Land Company purchased the building and renovated the structure.
Erected 2014 by Sam Brannan Chapter E Clampus Vitus Chapter #1004.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 39° 12.94′ N, 122° 0.598′ W. Marker is in Colusa, California, in Colusa County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street, on the right on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 646 Main Street, Colusa CA 95932, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2014, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. This page has been viewed 672 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 13, 2014, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
