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Jonathan Bailey House
A history museum on Camilla St, with 29 places within a five-minute walk. One of 23 history & landmarks in Whittier.
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On the National Register since 1977
Jonathan Bailey House
Jonathan Bailey House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 29, 1977. It is significant for its exploration/settlement and social history at the local level.
Formerly known as "The Old Ranch House", the Jonathan Bailey House is a historic site in Whittier, California. The Bailey House was built around 1868–1869 by Jacob Gerkens. In 1887, the house was occupied by Quakers Jonathan Bailey and his wife, Rebecca. It is the oldest remaining building in Whittier. The first Quaker meetings in the area were held on the front porch of the Bailey House. In 1975, the Jonathan Baile…
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Directions →13421 Camilla St
The nearest neighbor is Hoover Elementary, 2 min walk away.
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29 places within a five-minute walk of Jonathan Bailey House.
🌳Get outsideCentral Park5 min walk☕Grab a coffeeWinchell's Donut House7 min walk🍽️EatBambooze Sushi & Brew House Grill7 min walk🎁Browse"Ebony Couture"7 min walk
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Hoover ElementaryElementary school
2 min walk⚖️Alta Court ApartmentsAccommodation
2 min walk📜Historic District Of WhittierLandmark and historical building
2 min walk🏫Hoover Elementary SchoolElementary school
2 min walk🦷Saphire DentalHome health care
2 min walk🩺Doctors On Call Answering ServiceDiagnostic services
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Address
13421 Camilla St
Hours
Not set
Phone
(562) 945-3871
Website
http://www.whittiermuseum.org/
Status
Open
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.