Shaw House, Gothic Revival house in Ferndale, California.
The Shaw House at 703 Main Street features Victorian architecture with elaborate wooden details and a prominent marble fireplace from San Francisco.
Seth Shaw constructed this residence in 1854, which initially served as the first courthouse and post office for the developing town of Ferndale.
The architectural design draws inspiration from the Vallejo Estate in Sonoma, representing mid-nineteenth century California building techniques and preferences.
The property operates as Shaw House Inn, providing overnight accommodations with direct access to Ferndale's Main Street commercial district.
The marble fireplace inside the house was personally selected by Isabella Shaw from Gump's department store in San Francisco during the nineteenth century.
Location: California
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 40.57917,-124.26083
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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