Almaden in San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Huttner House

(Cottage No. 3)

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011

1. Huttner House Marker

Inscription. Home of H. J. Huttner, a mechanical engineer, who in 1874 worked with brick layer Robert Scott to design and build the first highly efficient ore extracting furnace.

This house of modest wood and brick construction was typical of others along the gateway to the mine. It was built to accommodate the New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Company engineers during the years of 1847–1912.

Erected 1981 by The Casterson Family and Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 37° 10.671′ N, 121° 49.264′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Almaden. Marker is on Almaden Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21490 Almaden Road, San Jose CA 95120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Young House (a few steps from this marker); Robert Scott House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hauck House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Randol Family Home (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Hacienda Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Hacienda Cemetery (about 400 feet away); Casa Grande (about 500 feet away); New Almaden Quicksilver Mine (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.

Huttner House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011

2. Huttner House and Marker

This is a private residence. Please respect their privacy.

The NRHP Plaque is seen to the left of the entrance door.

Huttner House - New Almaden image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 20, 2006

3. Huttner House - New Almaden

Huttner House NRHP Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 28, 2011

4. Huttner House NRHP Plaque

This property
Huttner House
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historical Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 590 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on September 22, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. 4. submitted on March 31, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.