Camarillo in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Camarillo Ranch House
Built in 1892
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 14, 2018
1. Camarillo Ranch House Marker
This grand three-story, 15-room home was built by Adolfo Camarillo in the Queen Ann Victorian style, using the plans of architects Herman Anlauf and Franklin Ward. The home features seven bedrooms, a grand staircase, a tower bay, a walk-in wooden refrigerator, wrap-around exterior balcony, hardwood floors, and turrets.
The exterior and interior of the house were restored by the City of Camarillo and the Camarillo Ranch Foundation during 1999-2001. (Marker Number 8.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Ventura County Historical Landmarks series list.
Location. 34° 13.069′ N, 119° 1.082′ W. Marker is in Camarillo, California, in Ventura County. Marker can be reached from Camarillo Ranch Road north of Mission Oaks Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd, Camarillo CA 93012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. El Camino Real Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Adolfo Camarillo Heritage Grove (within shouting distance of this marker); American Indian Cooking Utensils (approx. 2.6 miles away);
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Regarding Camarillo Ranch House. The grounds are open 9-5 daily; house tours are 12-3 Sat-Sun-Mon; closed holidays and during private events. This property is now a popular wedding venue. It is on the National Register of Historical Places; a California Point of Historic Interest; and Ventura County Landmark No. 8.
Also see . . . Camarillo Ranch House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 14, 2018
2. Ranch House and Marker
The marker is at lower left.
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 14, 2018
3. Camarillo Ranch House
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 14, 2018
4. Ranch Entrance
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 14, 2018
5. El Camino Real Bell
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 14, 2018
6. Camarillo Ranch House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 3, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
