Ukiah in Mendocino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Gambrel-Hawn Building

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 25, 2016

1. Gambrel-Hawn Building Marker

Inscription. John McGlashan, rancher and businessman, built an ornate two story business house on this corner in 1890. It became the home of the Ukiah Post Office and later the Ukiah Mercantile Exchange. The building was lost in the great fire of 1917. In its place now stands the Gambrel-Hawn Building, built in the mission revival style, which once again served as the home of the Ukiah Mercantile Exchange. Adjacent to the Exchange, the Ukiah Auto Supply also reopened using the original gas pump that had survived the fire. Over the years Dunn's Market, Sprouse Reitz, Sears Catalog Store, Clark's Music, and probably the most eccentric, Jerry's TV, were among the tenants. In 2003, under new ownership, Gallery of Hearts, both buildings were renovated, and in 2008 the dream of a downtown Art Center and Gallery was realized.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 39° 8.956′ N, 123° 12.441′ W. Marker is in Ukiah, California, in Mendocino County. It is at the intersection of South State Street and East Church Street,

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on the right when traveling north on South State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 South State Street, Ukiah CA 95482, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Wine Country,

in the North Coast,

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 116 & 118 South State Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marks Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ukiah Telephone Exchange (about 300 feet away); Masonic Temple History (about 400 feet away); IOOF Lodge #174 (about 600 feet away); Sun House (about 700 feet away); Eversole Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ukiah Vichy Springs Resort (approx. 2.9

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 25, 2016

2. Gambrel-Hawn Building Marker

The marker is to the right of the tree.

miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ukiah.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Ladies of the Night (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 592 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.