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