Ferndale Main Street Historic District, Victorian historic district in Ferndale, California, US.
Ferndale Main Street Historic District is a collection of Victorian buildings in Eastlake, Queen Anne, and Italianate styles arranged along the main thoroughfare. The structures range from retail shops to private homes and display crafted details such as ornate windows, porches, and trim work.
The area was founded in the 1870s when Danish settlers arrived and established dairy farming operations. This early settlement shaped economic development and led to construction of the Victorian buildings visible today.
Ferndale was settled by many Danes, and that link is visible today: in 1995 Legoland California staff photographed the town and rebuilt its Main Street in Miniland from over one million Lego bricks, the only American small town in the park alongside New York, San Francisco and Las Vegas. The street itself has appeared in films and television since the 1960s, including The Majestic, Outbreak and Salem's Lot.
The district is fully walkable and most buildings are visible from the street. Parking is available along the main road and side streets, making it easy to explore at a leisurely pace.
The architecture of this street was reproduced in detail at a major theme park, where visitors can explore a simplified version. This makes the original location the only American small town represented in that recreation.
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