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Title:
Bennerscheidt Residence, Anaheim [graphic]
Digital Anaheim
Description:
Corner view of residence of Joseph P. and Emma Bennerscheidt, located at 202 West Chestnut Street, at the corner of North
Lemon Street; built originally by Dr. James Ellis, English physician and surgeon (1878 Kenney's Directory of the Pacific Coast),
as Anaheim's first "Sanitarium and Cottage Hospital"; built prior to 1876 per Bird's Eye View (P150, No. 10 on list) and city
assessment records; sold circa 1881to Joseph Bennerscheidt; Sold to John Cassou in 1911, who lists the Fraternal Order of
Eagles as co-owners in 1913; image shows a two-story brick structure, with four shuttered windows per side, surrounded with
a wooden picket fence and trees; unidentified man visible from upper left window; top of windmill visible behind building;
small sign in center of photograph reads "Dr. J. ELLIS".
Contributing Institution:
Anaheim Public Library
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