11872 Ponderosa Lane Groveland, CA 95321-9327

This two story Victorian NeoClassical structure has a history that fits in with the "turn of the century" events in this Mother Lode Gold Mining town located along the route to Yosemite National park. Built in 1903, this home has lived many lives and looks forward to experiencing many more in the years ahead. The historic name given the property is "The Thomas Reid House". Bearing a strong similarity with a nearby home lends credence to information that both homes were built by the same carpenters. Ed Cobden, Tom & Walter Coyle and Edwin & Charlie Harper. Turn-of-the-Century features are seen in the architecture. The original owners of ths home, Thomas and Anna Reid, were native Grovelanders whose parents came to the area during the Gold Rush. Over the years, this home housed not only families but also businesses including a real estate office, dental office, hostel, antique and gift shop, to name a few. While it can be conerted back into an imposing "period" single family home, other opportunities are available to a new owner. The C-1 zoning, middle of town location on the main street-Highway 120-and the large paved parking area beside the building, makes this an ideal spot for many commercial, retail or hospitality ventures. The Pine Mountain Garden Club has created a beautiful setting with picnic tables and seating just across the creek at the little jailhouse behind the home offering visitors and residents a quiet rest stop and meditation area. The children's lending library in this serene setting is a also a popular attraction. Tesla charging stations share the town's main parking lot around the corner on Ponderosa Lane. Continue an exploration east of town and Highway 120 takes you to the entrance of Yosemite National Parkjust a 23 mile drive. "Come for a Visit & Stay for a Lifetime"! (Commentary with excerpts from STCHS Historial SitesSurvey-available at the Museuum Library near Mary Lavaroni Park)