Interior photograph of the Jarvis & Nichols General Store, c. 1900. Henry Jarvis stands on the left. (Kelley House Collection, Kelley House Photographs) January 25, 1937 - Henry Jarvis, one of the coast’s pioneer merchants and a leading Mendocino businessman died in Oakland at the age of 88. Henry, the eldest of 7 brothers, was born on the Jarvis farm near Surry, Maine in [...]
Bever House, c. 1932. (Kelley House Collection, Kelley House Photographs) Sam and Ben Bever, early day pioneers of Mendocino, purchased this lot on Little Lake Street from William Heeser and built this house in the 1880s. The Bever Brothers were the successful proprietors of the “Central House” hotel on Main Street from 1878 to 1904. This hotel was renamed the “Mendocino Hotel” in 1927. [...]
Portrait of Elizabeth Johnson Clark, c. 1881. (Gift of Wilbur and Robin Grant, The Wilbur and Robin Grant Collection) January 23, 1881 - John L. Clark and Elizabeth “Lizzie” J. Johnson were married at Russian Gulch by Reverend Thomas Kirkland. Lizzie was born in Nova Scotia, Canada in 1863, the daughter of Laughlin and Margaret Elliot Johnson. The Johnson family moved to Mendocino when [...]
Kelley House, c. 1912. The south side of the Kelley House with Eliza Kelley (right) standing by the east porch. The person on the left is identified only as either Mrs. Rose or Mrs. Schurman. The view is looking north. A portion of the MacCallum barn and the water tower belonging to the corner livery stable can be seen behind the house on the right. This [...]
Mendocino Presbyterian Church, 1935-1940. View of the Mendocino Presbyterian Church looking north between 1935 and 1940. To the right of the church is the Manse, which was the residence of pastors and their families. It is also known as Eidsath House, in honor of the Reverend S. Martin Eidsath. Behind the Church is the David F. Lansing House on Main Street. On the left is [...]
The Kelley House Museum in Mendocino is pleased to announce the publication of its latest book, Look Tin Eli – The Mendocino-Born Visionary Who Helped Shape the Chinese-American Experience. New Publication Explores the remarkable life of Mendocino-born Look Tin Eli, now available for purchase online and in bookstores. With almost fifty historic images, the 114-page publication is the first to present a comprehensive life [...]
Photograph of cousins Jennie Blair (left) and Daisy Kelley MacCallum riding in a pedicab, or bike taxi, on Treasure Island during the 1940 Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco. Jennie is 71, and Daisy is 81 years old. A blanket covers their laps, and they are wearing coats and hats. (Gift of John Maulbetsch, Rosemary Kelley Maulbetsch Collection, Kelley House Photographs) The Golden Gate International [...]
The graduating class of Mendocino High School in 1898. Back row, L to R: Unidentified, Joe Sharp (teacher), Rose Hargreave (teacher), Unidentified, John Brien, Unidentified, Harold Gray, Unidentified. Front row, L to R: Ethel Allen, Dana Gray, Unidentified, Alden Milliken, Edith Switzer, R. Y. Glidden (principal and teacher). Unidentified students appearing in this photo: Emma Hass, Carrie Hoak, Daisy Seavey, Rose Silva, Rose Patton. (A. [...]
Musicians at Morgan Home, 1889 - 1896. Orchestra at Morgan home on Little Lake Street in Mendocino. Henry Frederick is sitting on the porch with a cello. His wife, Lottie Frederick, is standing behind him. (Kelley House Collection, Kelley House Photographs) January 16, 1886 - Henry Louis Frederick married Lottie E. Perry at her parents’ home in Mendocino. “The young couple have launched out [...]
View of businesses on the north side of Main Street in Mendocino, looking west, c. 1881. Identified buildings are from left to right: J. D. Murray Drug Store; Chung Kow Wash House on northwest corner of Kasten and Main Streets; Jarvis and Nichols Mercantile; W. T. Wilson's Oyster Saloon and Restaurant; John A. Barry with his children in front of his barbershop and home; Marks [...]