Ione in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Heirloom

Photographed by James King, May 21, 2016

1. The Heirloom Marker

Inscription. Built circa 1863, this imposing residence with its classical columns, two-storied gallery, French window and fan transom, is an important local representative of the Greek Revival tradition in America. The house, constructed of locally fired brick, served as a private residence for a number of Ione's prominent citizens. In 1980, it was converted to a bed and breakfast inn.

Erected 1984 by Native Sons of the Golden West, Walter G. Perazzo, Grand President.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 38° 21.153′ N, 120° 56.194′ W. Marker is in Ione, California, in Amador County. It can be reached from Shakeley Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 214 Shakeley Lane, Ione CA 95640, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and 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: Ione Pavilion (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Steam Flour Mill (about 400 feet away); Ione Brewery (about 500 feet away); In Honor of Ione's Bravest (about 600 feet away); Ione Theater (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Red Brick Building Saloon (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Commercial Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Iron Ivan (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ione.

More about this marker. The marker is on the corner of the building, down a long driveway.

The Heirloom image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, May 21, 2016

2. The Heirloom

The marker is visible under the stairs by the hanging fern.

From 1/2-way Down the Driveway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, May 21, 2016

3. From 1/2-way Down the Driveway

The Driveway at the Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, May 21, 2016

4. The Driveway at the Street

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 789 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 22, 2016, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.