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

Sifford House

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 4, 2019

1. Sifford House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1895, this Colonial Revival home is a two-story box- shape featuring a distinctive half-circle entry onto the porch, a balcony, and a palladian window. It was occupied originally by Frank Sifford, owner of the Ventura Transfer Company, and his wife, Cora, who was active in the Native Daughters of the Golden West.

Erected by Historic Preservation Commission City of San Buenaventura. (Marker Number 52.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 34° 16.724′ N, 119° 17.305′ W. Marker is in Ventura, California, in Ventura County. Marker is on South Ash Street north of East Thompson Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 162 South Ash Street, Ventura CA 93001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The A.D. Briggs Residence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hobart/Barr/Lucking Residence (about 300 feet away); Site of the Mayfair Theater, 1941-2000 (about 300 feet away); The Hobart/Barr/Lucking Initial Residence c. 1898 (about 400 feet away); 682 East Thompson Boulevard (about 600 feet away); Ventura Veterans Memorial (about 700

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feet away); 632 E. Thompson Boulevard (approx. 0.2 miles away); Southern Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ventura.

Sifford House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 4, 2019

2. Sifford House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 461 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.