South San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Chiechi House
In 1986 proceeds realized from Living History Days, co-sponsored by the San Jose Historical Association, the City of San Jose Parks and Recreation Department, and KRON-TV 4, were dedicated to the Chiechi House restoration. With these funds and many additional contributions the rehabilitation, which began in 1974, was completed in 1987.
The San Jose Historical Museum gratefully acknowledges the following: Robert Bentson, Cheryl Bruch, Chuck Buckley, Steve Carlson, The Chiechi Family (in particulaar Grace M., Nick, and Margaret Chiechi), Ester Crosby, Dial One of San Jose, Barbara Dorr, Stella Gallant, Rubie Golart, Virginia Hammerness, Fran Hartman, Mr. and Mrs. George Hesse, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Klem, KRON-TV 4, Patricia Loomis, Tony May, Janice and Daryl McNeilly, Ethel Murie, Anona Pride, Jack Rouleau, Edna Schmidt, Charles Walton, Tom Zotalis, Plasterers Local #224 Apprenticeship Program, San Jose Historical Museum Association, San Jose State University Art Department, The Historical Museum Staff from 1973 through 1987.
Gift of San Jose Historical Museum Association Endowment Fund.
Erected by San Jose Historical Museum Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 37° 19.239′ N, 121° 51.544′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in South San Jose. Marker can be reached from Phelan Avenue near Senter Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose CA 95112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Andrew P. Hill House (a few steps from this marker); Coyote Post Office (a few steps from this marker); Edwin Markham House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Zanker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Ana One Room School House (within shouting distance of this marker); Empire Firehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Umbarger House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gordon House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.
More about this marker. This marker is located in History Park, a part of Kelly Park. Open daily 9-4.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 829 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.