Shirley Temple's 1950 wedding ranch sells for $2.45 million
A historic Monterey ranch house, once the site of Shirley Temple's 1950 wedding, has been sold for $2.45 million. The property, known as the Black family cottage, is noted for its unique blend of Spanish mission and New England architectural styles.
Why it matters
The sale highlights the intersection of real estate and Hollywood cultural history, preserving a significant piece of celebrity heritage.
A Monterey, California, ranch house with a quiet claim to Hollywood history has changed hands for $2.45 million. Built in 1940 as a weekend retreat for the family of naval officer Charles Black, the adobe home is where child star Shirley Temple married Black in 1950 in a simple ceremony in front of a fireplace. The 2,180-square-foot residence, which remained connected to Black’s family for decades, recently listed after its current owners carried out careful upgrades while preserving its historic character, according to a report by Realtor.com.A weekend cottage with cinematic tiesThe house, known in family circles as the Black family cottage Mesita, sits in what was once an open mesa above Monterey. It was designed as a single-level horizontal ranch with a tile roof, white adobe walls, and French doors opening onto a loggia that runs the full length of the home.
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