National Register of Historic Places

Andreasen, F. W.-John Rossen House

Ferndale, Humboldt County, California
Listed
September 24, 1989
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
89000855

About this property

The Andreasen–Rossen House includes a two hundred acre historic district located near Ferndale, California. Designed by architect builder William S. Fitzell, the Andreasen–Rossen House was completed for Frands Wilhelm Andreasen in 1901. While called his "Skim Milk House" for Andreasen's thrifty habit of getting skim milk from other dairies to feed to his hogs, he also ran a creamery and dairy of his own. In 1901, he and his family moved to Berkeley, California after he was appointed to the California State Dairy Bureau. In 1901, Andreasen sold the house to the Rossen family who lived there until 1988. New owners repaired and refinished original woodwork and rewired all the original lighting fixtures; for a time opening it for tours to the public. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on 25 September 1989. Since 1991, it has been a private residence. National Register of Historic Places digitized photos, June 12, 1989 National Register of Historic Places digitized text, June 12, 1989

Location

Ferndale, Humboldt County, California
40.59375, -124.27370

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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When was Andreasen, F. W.-John Rossen House listed on the National Register?

Andreasen, F. W.-John Rossen House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 24, 1989.

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Andreasen, F. W.-John Rossen House is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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