McDonald Mansion

The McDonald Mansion, also known as Mableton, is an historic residence in Santa Rosa, California.[2]

McDonald Mansion
Mableton, as it appeared in summer 2010.
Mableton
Location1015 McDonald Ave.
Santa Rosa, California
Coordinates38°27′1″N 122°42′15″W
Built1877
Architectural styleStick/Eastlake, Other
NRHP reference No.74000560[1]
Significant dates
Polyanna filmingAugust 1–7, 1959
Added to NRHPMarch 1, 1974

It was built in 1877 in the Victorian Stick/Eastlake style as a summer home for the McDonald Family, whose primary residence was in San Francisco.[3] In 1959 Mabelton's exterior was used in the filming of Walt Disney's Pollyanna.[2]

The McDonald Mansion is currently owned by technology entrepreneur John Webley.[4]

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Smith, Dave (November 3, 2011). "Ask Dave". D23. Archived from the original on November 4, 2011. Retrieved November 4, 2011. Congratulations on owning such an impressive landmark in Santa Rosa! Mableton, as the house is known, was built in 1877 and was the residence of Mrs. Juilliard MacDonald when Disney used its exteriors for the filming of Pollyanna. The actual filming took place at the house from August 1 to August 7, 1959.
  3. Connor, Ann M. Mableton. 1970
  4. http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/2371017-181/telecom-valley-pioneer-john-webleys


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