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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZ7F_the-print-shop_San-Jose-CA.html
This building, originally a residence, was built in 1884 in downtown San Jose at 91 North San Pedro Street near the corner of St. John Street. The neighborhood was an Italian American commercial district for one hundred years and the center of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZ7E_the-printing-office_San-Jose-CA.html
Originally a residence, this building was constructed in the early 1880s and stood at 91 N. San Pedro Street near the corner of St. John Street. The popular Italianate style of architecture is seen in the top brackets and the decorative quoins at …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZ6X_san-jose-electric-tower_San-Jose-CA.html
San Jose's Electric Light Tower was the inspiration of J.J. Owen, editor of the San Jose Mercury. On May 13, 1881, Owen printed an editorial suggesting that by providing one high and immense source of arc light, the night would become as day for t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZ6W_stevens-ranch-fruit-barn_San-Jose-CA.html
Around 1890, Orvis Stevens built this fruit barn to store fruit. He was one of the first orchardists in Coyote Valley, located in South San Jos?. Born in Vermont, Stevens came to California in 1852 to try his hand at mining before settling in the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZ6J_gordon-house_San-Jose-CA.html
Welcome to theGordon HouseHome of the Rotary Club of San JoseHanford Lennox Gordon was born in 1846 and over his lifetime held a variety of positions as attorney, and officer for the Union Army during the Civil War, a farmer, and a rancher.
Han…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSD9_coyote-post-office_San-Jose-CA.html
Now a relic from the days when Monterey road served as cattle trail; stage route, and Mission road between San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Monterey, Coyote Post Office was once the oldest surviving and functioning post office in Santa Clara County…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK86_scottish-rite-temple_San-Jose-CA.html
Built as the Scottish Rite Temple in 1925-25, this distinguished structure was designed by architect Carl Werner. The entry portico, with its six Ionic columns and unusual Egyptian ornamentation, lends the buildings special grandeur. In 1981, the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK7K_eagles-hall_San-Jose-CA.html
Local Scottish Rite Masons built their hall on this site in 1909. Designed by George Page, it was a simple rectangular structure with a severe Greek Revival fa?ade. When the Masons moved into the new Scottish Rite Temple in 1925, the vacated build…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK6U_sainte-claire-club_San-Jose-CA.html
The Sainte Claire Club was organized in 1888 by a group of distinguished local citizens, including James Phelan, banker, U.S. Senator and former mayor of San Francisco. San Jose's oldest men's club has occupied this handsome structure since its co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK6O_first-church-of-christ-scientist_San-Jose-CA.html
The First Church of Christ, Scientist, was designed by Willis Polk and built in 1905. The plan of the building is a Greek cross; four Ionic columns dominate the entry portico. Since the construction of a new church in 1946, the building has been u…