G.T. Marsh and Sons, also known as Marsh's Oriental Art Store, is a historic building in Monterey, California that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was listed on the National Register in 2007; the listing included one contributing building and one other contributing structure.[1]

Marsh, G.T., and Sons
G. T. Marsh and Sons from the southeast
G. T. Marsh and Sons is located in Monterey Peninsula
G. T. Marsh and Sons
G. T. Marsh and Sons is located in California
G. T. Marsh and Sons
G. T. Marsh and Sons is located in the United States
G. T. Marsh and Sons
Location599 Fremont St., Monterey, California
Coordinates36°35′43″N 121°53′22″W / 36.59528°N 121.88944°W / 36.59528; -121.88944
Arealess than one acre
Built1928
Built byJenkins, Orrin; Japanese craftsmen
Architectural styleNorthern Chinese Residential
NRHP reference No.05001113[1]
Added to NRHPAugust 8, 2007

It was built in 1928 by Japanese craftsmen and includes Sichuan Chinese architecture. According to its NRHP nomination, it is a "large, mysterious, architecturally outstanding, building" that is significant for representing "a highly artistic and specialized style that is unique to Monterey and possibly to the nation, and [which] has become one of the symbols of the City's important and colorful past."[2]

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Sales, Enid T. (2007-02-10). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Marsh, G. T., and Sons". National Park Service. Retrieved 2013-11-24. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help) Accompanying 10 photos

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