Dresbach-Hunt-Boyer House - Davis, CA
Posted by: ucdvicky
N 38° 32.591 W 121° 44.440
10S E 609747 N 4266836
Dresbach-Hunt-Boyer House is located in downtown Davis.
Waymark Code: WM1HZ5
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/15/2007
Views: 26
The Dresbach-Hunt-Boyer Mansion, a two story Italianate house topped by a very shallow hipped roof, is a superb example of the style and one of the few remaining mansions in the downtown area. The 12 room, 3500 square foot main house and 340 square foot water tower were built between 1871 and 1875 by William Dresbach, the original owner and Davisville's first postmaster. Mr. Dresbach is credited with naming the town after rancher Jerome C. Davis. The land on which the mansion sits is likely some of the first residential land purchased in Davisville. Mr. Dresbach, one of Davisville's wealthiest citizens, also owned a livery stable, general store, hotel and saloon, and a grain warehouse.
This house was the dwelling place of William Dresbach, the original owner and Davisville's first postmaster.
Street address: 604 2nd St Davis , CA USA 95616
County / Borough / Parish: Davis
Year listed: 1976
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1850-1874, 1875-1899
Historic function: Domestic Dwelling
Current function: Domestic Dwelling
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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