Downtown San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Electric Light Tower
Erected by City of San Jose.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 37° 20.117′ N, 121° 53.52′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Downtown San Jose. Marker is at the intersection of South Market Street and West Santa Clara Street, on the right when traveling south on South Market Street. Marker is mounted on a pole on the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Jose CA 95113, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Juzgado (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Farmers Union Building (about 300 feet away); San Jose Mercury News (about 400 feet away); Bank of America Building (about 600 feet away); Birthplace of A.P. Giannini (about 600 feet away); Knox-Goodrich Building (about 600 feet away); St. Joseph’s Cathedral (about 600 feet away); Letitia Building (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.
Also see . . .
1. 1881 Photo of Tower During Construction. (Submitted on May 24, 2010.)
2. 1915 Photo of Tower After It’s Collapse. (Submitted on May 24, 2010.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 992 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on August 18, 2020.