Near Sonoma in Sonoma County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Temelec Hall
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 5, 2015
1. Temelec Hall Marker
This structure was erected in 1858 by Captain Granville R. Swift, a member of the Bear Flag Party. The stone in the building was quarried here by native Indian labor. General Persifor F. Smith, U.S. Military Commander-in-Chief in California, lived in the little house nearby in 1849.
Erected by California State Park Commission. (Marker Number 237.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 38° 15.94′ N, 122° 29.993′ W. Marker is near Sonoma, California, in Sonoma County. It can be reached from Temelec Circle near Flint Court. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 Temelec Circle, Sonoma CA 95476, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Wine Country, in the San Francisco Bay Area, in the North Coast, and specifically on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Temelec Hall (here, next to this marker); The Sonoma Index-Tribune (approx. 2.8 miles away); Site of Union Hotel and Union Hall (approx. 2.9 miles away); Oddfellow's Hall 1910 (approx. 2.9 miles away); Dunbar Hardware Store (approx. 2.9 miles away); Nash-Patton Adobe (approx. 2.9 miles away); G.W. Clark Cobbler (approx. 2.9 miles away); Sonoma Valley Womens Club (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonoma.
More about this marker. This marker is beside the right side entrance to Temelec Hall.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 5, 2015
2. Temelec Hall Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 5, 2015
3. Temelec Hall
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4. Temelec - Brief History
Community Webpage entry:
Temelec Hall passed through several hands before being purchased by the Coblentz family in 1915, who lovingly restored the dilapidated structure. In 1961, the family sold the mansion and surrounding land to the developers of the Temelec retirement community with the proviso that the Hall be maintained as the centerpiece of the community.
(Submitted by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California; February 9, 2015)
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Temelec Hall passed through several hands before being purchased by the Coblentz family in 1915, who lovingly restored the dilapidated structure. In 1961, the family sold the mansion and surrounding land to the developers of the Temelec retirement community with the proviso that the Hall be maintained as the centerpiece of the community.
(Submitted by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California; February 9, 2015)
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 776 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
