National Register #66000240
Jack London Ranch
Jack London Historical State Park
Glen Ellen
The National Register Statement of Significance reads:
On this site stand the ruins of Wolf House (1913) and the House of Happy Walls
(1919), as well as the graves of John Griffith London and his wife, Charmian.
"Jack" London (1876-1916), the most popular novelist and short story writer of his
day, wrote passionately and prolifically, drawing from his first-hand experience
at sea or in Alaska or in the fields and factories of California; between 1900
and 1916 he completed 51 books, hundreds of short stories, and numerous articles
on a wide range of topics.
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