4015 West St, Cambria, CA 93428

Charming well maintained commercial cottage in the heart of Cambria's East Village. Early records show ownership of the property by George W. Proctor, who sold the house to George E. and Birdie Allen in 1894. The property passed into ownership by the Daniel family for 15 years, and then the Yount family. In 1863 the Fernandes family moved from Gloucester, Massachusetts to San Simeon to work in the whaling station at the Point. Like many Azorean Portuguese immigrants, Fernandes chose to Americanize his last name and changed it to Porte. The Portes reared five sons and two daughters. Their fourth son, Joseph married Cambria native, Marcella Montano, and they were blessed with six children. Joseph worked for many years at the Hearst Horse Ranch near Pico Creek; he also owned a ranch near Vulture Rock in the San Simeon watershed. In 1927, they purchased the house and moved to town. After Joseph's death, Marcella continued to live in their home on West Street for many years. The house has been converted to retail space and is just waiting for it next owner to carry on its tradition. Buy this and own a true piece of Cambria history. Currently leased so please do not disturb the tenants