Camarillo Buildings

Evangelical Free Church of Camarillo

John — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:49:47 -0600

Evangelical Free Church of Camarillo
2315 Ventura Blvd Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 482-1200
Website www.evfreecam.org

Evangelical Free Church is also a wedding spot. They have a small courtyard for formal photography as well (see below).

Church Building History:
The church building was constructed in 1891. At that time it was Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Pleasant Valley Baptist Church used to own Camarillo Cemetery also (now Dizdar Park).

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church gave away burial spots to those who made donations to construct this church building. A huge donation came from Juan Camarillo.

Later, the building was sold to Evangelical Free Church in 1980. Peasant Valley Baptist Church moved to a new building, still in Camarillo (corner of Ponderosa & Lantana).

During the Summer time, I see youngsters washing cars to raise money. I WILL wash my car from them next time I see them.

Photography by: VenturaPhoto.com

Photography taken on the day of wedding.

Camarillo & Conejo Grade

John — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 01:01:56 -0500

I took this on top of the fairy's wheel during Camarillo Fiesta 2007. Oh how I wished the weather was clearer.

Conejo Grade (AKA Camarillo Grade) separates West & East Ventura County. During the Summer season the West side is about 10 degrees cooler than the East side. You can actually see the temperature going down as you go over the Grade.

Conejo Grade is exactly 2 miles. It takes 2 full minutes to go up and down.

Although this is a huge mountain 2 miles on freeway is not that much. Still, there are a lot of people making a big deal out of going over this grade.

Once I had a job at Westlake Village. I had a co-worker commuting from Simi Valley. When she learned that I commuted from Camarillo (drive over the Conejo Grade), she commented how far I drove every day. So I said, "It's not that far, it's only 15 miles away". She looked at me and said, "But, you drive over the Grade". I didn't say anything to her, but that's when I realized some people hate to drive over the Camarillo Grade.

Ventura County Fire Department, Camarillo

John — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:26:41 -0500

This is Camarillo's first fire station. This is Camarillo's landmark and one of handful of remaining Camarillo history. It's currently vacant and located between Diszar Park and St. Mary Magdalen Church.

This is our new and improved fire station at 2160 PIckwick Drive. Next to post office. It was built in 1995.

While I was taking pictures, they happened to be responding to a fire call.

Evangelical Free Church

John — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:32:13 -0600

Evangelical Free Church
2315 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, California 93010, United States
Phone: 805-482-1200

Edwards Cinemas 12 Camarillo

John — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 01:36:48 -0600

I don't go to movies because I find them espensive.
I like old movies on Turner Classic Movies (TCM).

Anyway, I think Edwards Cinemas 12 is one of Camarillo's lanmarks.
And I plan to go there at least once in the future, so I can take pictures from inside.
This is a beautiful place.

Camarillo Ranch

John — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 01:01:06 -0600

Camarillo Ranch.

I took this picture when I had a meeting with a wedding photography client.
The second image is the actual wedding picture I took from inside the house.

This is the house where Mr. Adolfo Camarillo used to live. More about Camarillo Ranch

Camarillo Bowl

John — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 23:58:21 -0600

I don't know why, but I am obsessed with this building.
I don't bowl. I just like this building.
Camarillo Bowl has an old fashion look.
It looks like Lieutenant Columbo will walk out from it.

Camarillo Plumbing

John — Sat, 03 Dec 2005 02:07:57 -0600

Camarillo Plumbing and Paint is one of Camarillo's landmarks.
It was originally built as a garage for Lewis family (Lewis Road is named after them). This must be one of the oldest store buildings in Camarillo. They are the key component in Old Town Camarillo's Halloween activities.

Camarillo Plumbing and Paint
2401 E. Ventura Blvd. Camarillo, CA 93010
805-482-8963 Fax: 805-987-9564
http://www.camarilloplumbing.com/

The building next to Camarillo Plumbing is also a landmark. It's been remodeled, but the basic "feeling" is there. We used to have movie theater and department store there.