Built 1873 Opened 1873 Added to NRHP 11 April 1973 | NRHP Reference # 73000415 Area 1 ha | |
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Location 254 Boulder Street
Nevada City, California Architectural styles Victorian architecture, Italianate architecture Similar Henness Pass, Sierra Nevada, Nevada Theatre, Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studios Hollywood | ||
The Martin Luther Marsh House was built in 1873, and is located at 254 Boulder Street in Nevada City, in the Gold Country of Nevada County, California.
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History
The Martin Luther Marsh House's architecture and engineering were significant during the California Gold Rush period of 1850-1874. The single family home is of Italianate Style-Victorian design. It bears a hip roofed cupola and the windows are arched.
Restoration
Briefly in the 1970s, the Marsh House was the American Victorian Museum, founded by Carol and David Fluke, (owners/funding,) Ruthe Hamm, (owner/funding,) and co-founders David Osborne and Charles Woods.
Recent restoration included replacement of the rotting quoins with redwood duplicates, a new roof, rain gutters, and exterior painting in historical colors, including white trim. It's situated in a park-like setting.
Landmark
On 19 January 1972, the Martin Luther Marsh House was designated a California Point of Historical Interest No. P241.
Less than a year later, on 11 April 1973, this Nevada County building was designated as a landmark by the National Register of Historic Places.