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.
Gambrel-Hawn Building. . 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.
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. Marker is at the intersection of South State Street and East Church Street, 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker
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 335 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
