Willow Glen in San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
W.W. Cozzens House
City of San Jose Historical Landmark #201
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 19, 2018
1. W.W. Cozzens House Marker
He was a pioneer of Santa Clara Valley who introduced a revolutionary process of drying prunes and apricots, that would eventually be shipped all over the world. Unfortunately, the house burned down in August 1889. The house you see before you was built in 1890.
In 1976, the house was purchased by Anthony and Paulette Omellas, who spent the next nine years restoring it. They lived here for 37 years until 2014. They are owed much gratitude for the major restoration of this property, both for our enjoyment and the generations that will follow.
Erected 2014 by The Present Owner.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Notable Buildings.
Location. 37° 18.112′ N, 121° 54.077′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Willow Glen. Marker is on Minnesota Avenue near Newport Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1195 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose CA 95125, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Willow Glen Schools (approx. ¼ mile away); Willow Glen Public Buildings (approx. ¼ mile away);
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 19, 2018
2. W.W. Cozzens House and Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 19, 2018
3. W.W. Cozzens House
Photographed By Unknown
4. California Dried Apricots
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 9, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
