Oceano in San Luis Obispo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Dr. Rudolf W. Gerber Memorial Park

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 23, 2017

1. Dr. Rudolf W. Gerber Memorial Park Marker

Inscription.
Known as “Oceano’s Country Doctor” from 1930 through the 1960’s, Dr. Gerber was an important source of Dunite and town history. The Dunites who lived in Oceano’s sand dunes were well-known by him and his lovely wife Catherine.

Their craftsman bungalow style office, family home and garden, which he designed and built, was a landscape showplace with many rare roses. For years, bouquets of his flowers were given to the hospital each week.

Erected 2005 by Oceano Depot Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine.

Location. 35° 6.123′ N, 120° 37.048′ W. Marker is in Oceano, California, in San Luis Obispo County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Cabrillo Hwy (California Route 1) and Tranquil Court, on the left when traveling north. Located in the patio garden behind the Oceano Train Depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1650 Front Street, Oceano CA 93445, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Southern Pacific Railroad Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Oceano Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Oceano Honor Roll (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Pacific Coast Railway Right-Of-Way / A Terrible Tragedy (approx. 2.9 miles away); Pismo Beach Pier Plaza (approx. 2.9 miles away); History of Pismo Clams in California (approx. 2.9 miles away); The History of Pismo Beach Wharf and Pier (approx. 2.9 miles away); Pier Into The Past (approx. 8.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oceano.

Regarding Dr. Rudolf W. Gerber Memorial Park. The Dunites were people of an artistic community known as “Moy Mell”, founded by by Gavin Arthur, the grandson of President Chester A. Arthur. They lived small bungalows in the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes during the 1920s—1940s, near Oceano.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 23, 2017

2. Dr. Rudolf W. Gerber Memorial Park Marker

The last surviving Dunite bungalow is behind the picnic tables. It was moved to this spot in September 2010.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 378 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.