On Main Street (California Route 211) at Brown Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Erected in the early 1870s, this magnificent structure was a drug store. In 1877 it became known as the Alford Drug Store until 1886. In 1879, Wells Fargo and Co. established an express station in the Alford Drug Store and maintained it through . . . — — Map (db m71959) HM
The Berding House, also known as the Gumdrop Tree House, was built by pioneer merchant Arnold Berding in 1875. Berding owned the first general store in Ferndale. The gumdrop trees are coast cypress which were planted in 1865 and have always been . . . — — Map (db m231397) HM
On 3rd Street at Shaw Avenue, on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street.
In 1876 John Gardner Kenyon surveyed and laid out this once flourishing southern Humboldt port. The original townsite encompassed 60 acres, subdivided by streets 60 to 80 feet wide. Shipping and other commercial ventures increased steadily from 1878 . . . — — Map (db m176156) HM
Built circa 1880, the rear portion of the building began as a private residence. Later, the front served as a restaurant and Chinese chop house. Around 1914-15, A.W. Blackburn moved the rear portion to the street and added a new front to serve as . . . — — Map (db m71952) HM
On 5th Street near Van Ness Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The 780 prisms and fresnel lenses in this replica of the original Cape Mendocino Light House were hand ground in France, shipped around Cape Horn and originally placed in operation at Cape Mendocino in 1868. The entire mechanical gear and prisms . . . — — Map (db m189002) HM
Near Ocean Avenue at Craig Street, on the right when traveling east.
To the memory of the
38 pioneers who lost
their lives in the wreck
of the steamer "Northerner"
on January 6, 1860.
By Ferndale Parlor, NSGW, 1921.
Rebuilt because of
the earthquake of 1992.
Rededicated
February 11, 1995
by . . . — — Map (db m239831) HM
On Ocean Avenue, 0.3 miles east of South Main Street.
The original building was constructed in the late 1800’s as a warehouse for A. Berding, pioneer merchant. Remodeled in 1929, it became the meeting hall for the various Danish lodges. It also serves as the meeting hall of the Native Sons and . . . — — Map (db m71942) HM
On Highway 211 at Herbert Street, on the left when traveling south on Highway 211.
This pioneer agricultural community, settled in 1852, helped feed the booming population of mid-century San Francisco. Long known as “Cream City,” Ferndale made innovative and lasting contributions to the dairy industry. Local creameries, and the . . . — — Map (db m1557) HM
The Ferndale Cemetery Association was organized and incorporated in 1868. This 5 acre tract of land was purchased in 1870 from Francis and Grace Francis for $155.00, as its
steep slopes made it unsuitable for farm land. The first
burials were . . . — — Map (db m142811) HM
On Francis Street at Eugene Street on Francis Street.
Dedicated March 19, 1891
Organized October 2?, 1868 with fifteen members Ferndale Lodge #193 F. & A.M. received its charter the following year. Meetings were held upstairs over the Dodge Store until 1870 when the first lodge hall was built on the . . . — — Map (db m71931) HM
Near Main Street (Route 211), on the left when traveling south.
Ferndale Meat Market was already in operation at the time of the fire of 1875 and was lost in the fire of April 1881. It was rebuilt at its present location and back in operation by mid May of that same year. Joseph Russ’ involvement in the business . . . — — Map (db m71955) HM
The Memorial Day Parade, previously known as the Decoration Day Parade, in Ferndale began in 1882, when the participants were mainly Civil War Veterans who organized themselves as the Grand Army of the Republic. In the early 1900s, the Native Sons . . . — — Map (db m231396) HM
On Shaw Avenue at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Shaw Avenue.
Ferndale museum was constructed by
dedicated workers and generous contributors
to preserve the cultural heritage of the area. It was opened September 30, 1979. — — Map (db m182914) HM
Circa 1890. Furthest westernly bar in the continental United States.
Dedicated February 13, 1993 by the Native Sons of the Golden West. Harley M. Harty, Grand President
In memory of Joseph G. Oeschger PGP — — Map (db m65266) HM
On Main Street (California Route 211) at Ocean Avenue on Main Street.
Also known as the Roberts Hotel, Ferndale Hotel, and the Italian-Swiss Hotel, it was the first and is the last of the original hostelries in Ferndale. Originally built in 1870, burnt to the ground and rebuilt in 1875, then remodeled in the late . . . — — Map (db m71958) HM
Near Berding Street, 0.3 miles Francis Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to Joseph Carl Oeschger in Recognition of his contribution to sports and to the youth who participate.
An all around athlete who began his career in Ferndale, he went on to professional baseball where he distinguished himself as a . . . — — Map (db m71956) HM
On Main Street (Highway 211), on the left when traveling south.
Placed by friends and family in loving memory of a woman of unassuming gernerosity. "Mid" was born in Angels Camp, reared in Los Angeles, educated at Stanford and continued her education though out life.
She purchased this building in the late . . . — — Map (db m231431) HM
Built in 1922, and constructed mainly of old growth redwood by volunteers of the Ferndale Community. Fire destroyed the kitchen in 1963. Rebuilt in 1990-1993 through contributions and community efforts. It has served our community well throughout . . . — — Map (db m65190) HM
On Main Street (California Route 211) at 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
In this approximate area the seed of settlement to become Ferndale was planted by Seth Lewis Shaw.
Ferndale’s Original Residents
S.L. Shaw S.W. Shaw Uri Williams Tom Dix H.S. Waterman Cutler Hatch Joseph Russ Wm. Shipton Geo. . . . — — Map (db m71960) HM
On Ocean Avenue, 0.3 miles east of South Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
Originally constructed as a warehouse in July of 1902; known as the A. Berding Warehouse and housed many businesses. In 1919 Hampton C. Blum acquired the warehouse. In January 1929, The Danish Hall Committee started considerations for pu(r)chase. . . . — — Map (db m71939) HM
This site, originally R.A. Simpson's Ferndale Mechanical Shop, and shared by A. Monroe Cider and Vinegar Company, was chosen in 1904 by Aage Jensen as the founding location of the Central Creamery with first production of butter in September, . . . — — Map (db m65235) HM
Near Main Street (Route 211), on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1898 this building is of the East Lake Stick-Style tradition, a fine example of Victorian Architecture. The tapered oriel windows that project from the upper story are Italianate in shape with the overall design being very much English. . . . — — Map (db m71953) HM
On Main Street (Route 211), on the right when traveling south.
Designed and built by Troy Land to raise money for various Ferndale charities, the “Little House” was raffled off December 23rd 1995 to a lady from Watsonville, CA.
In order to preserve a “Main Street Treasure” that had captured the hearts of . . . — — Map (db m231434) HM
On Main Street at Lewis Court, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Pioneer Seth Louis Shaw began construction of his home, Fern Dale, in 1854.
The town was named after his first permanent home.
The home, in its original condition, is a fine
example of Gothic architecture.
The house is a landmark
and a source . . . — — Map (db m220451) HM
On Ocean Avenue at Francis Street on Ocean Avenue.
The Victorian Inn was built in 1890 with completion in 1891, and known as the Russ Building. The structure was originally built to house the Ferndale Bank with the Ferndale Enterprise Newspaper following. There were 33 rooms on the second floor; . . . — — Map (db m65289) HM
