Lathrop House Marker

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Redwood City in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Lathrop House

By I.G.V.Atajar, November 9, 2009

1. Lathrop House Marker

Inscription. A classic example of early "Steamboat Gothic" architecture erected in 1863 as the residence of San Mateo County's first Clerk, Recorder and Assessor, Benjamin G. Lathrop. Later the residence of General Patrick Edward Connor and Sheriff Joel Mansfield.

Erected 1962 by Bonita Parlor No.10, Native Daughters of the Golden West.

Marker series. This marker is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West marker series.

Location. 37° 29.279′ N, 122° 13.805′ W. Marker is in Redwood City, California, in San Mateo County. Marker is on Hamilton Street near Marshall Street. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 627 Hamilton Street, Redwood City CA 94063, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lathrop-Connor-Mansfield House (here, next to this marker); California Square (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named California Square (within shouting distance of this marker); "Old" San Mateo County Courthouse (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Old San Mateo County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); New Sequoia/Fox Theatre (about 600 feet away); Fox Theater (about 600 feet away); Former Site of Sequoia High School (about 700 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Redwood City.

By I.G.V.Atajar, November 9, 2009

2. Lathrop House Marker

This Property Has Been
Placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior
Built 1863

Regarding Lathrop House. The Lathrop House is open for tours the first four Wednesdays and third Saturdays of every month, except August.

Also see . . .
1. Lathrop House History. (Submitted on December 14, 2009.)
2. The "Steamboat Gothic" Lathrop House. This house, architecturally, is a prime example of its type and is definitely unique in the County of San Mateo. (Submitted on December 14, 2009.)

Lathrop House Photo, Click for full size

By I.G.V.Atajar, November 9, 2009

3. Lathrop House

Credits. This page originally submitted on December 14, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 447 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 14, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.