G. T. Marsh and Sons

G.T. Marsh and Sons, also known as Marsh's Oriental Art Store, is a historic building in Monterey, California that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was listed on the National Register in 2007; the listing included one contributing building and one other contributing structure.[1]

Marsh, G.T., and Sons
G. T. Marsh and Sons from the southeast
Location599 Fremont St., Monterey, California
Coordinates36°35′43″N 121°53′22″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1928
Built byJenkins, Orrin; Japanese craftsmen
Architectural styleNorthern Chinese Residential
NRHP reference No.05001113[1]
Added to NRHPAugust 8, 2007

It was built in 1928 by Japanese craftsmen and includes Szechuan Chinese architecture. According to its NRHP nomination, it is a "large, mysterious, architecturally outstanding, building" that is significant for representing "a highly artistic and specialized style that is unique to Monterey and possibly to the nation, and [which] has become one of the symbols of the City's important and colorful past."[2]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Sales, Enid T. (2007-02-10). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Marsh, G. T., and Sons". National Park Service. Retrieved 2013-11-24. Cite journal requires |journal= (help) Accompanying 10 photos


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