Sunnyvale West in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Briggs-Stelling Mansion

Heritage Landmark

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2020

1. Briggs-Stelling Mansion Marker

Inscription. Originally constructed in the 1870's for pioneer orchardist and vintner George Briggs, the mansion underwent extensive reconstruction in the 1920's at the hand of Henry Stelling, another accomplished orchardist. Under Mrs. Stelling's care, the gardens surrounding the 2-1/2 story mission style mansion became a showcase.

Erected 1992 by Sunnyvale Heritage Preservation Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 37° 21.346′ N, 122° 2.782′ W. Marker is in Sunnyvale, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Sunnyvale West. It is on Springfield Terrace west of Pome Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 822 Springfield Terrace, Sunnyvale CA 94087, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area,

in Silicon Valley,

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the

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Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Collins-Scott Winery (approx. half a mile away); William Wright Ranch (approx. 0.7 miles away); Prune Steamer Pot/Hendy Manhole Cover (approx. 1.2 miles away); Vintage Sundial (approx. 1.2 miles away); City Hall Bell & City Hall Cornerstone (approx. 1.2 miles away); Antique Entry Gate (approx. 1.2 miles away); Pippin Clay Glazed Tiles (approx. 1.2 miles away); Heritage Park Museum (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sunnyvale.

Also see . . .
1. Sunnyvale Landmark - Briggs-Stelling Mansion. Sunnyvale Gardens website entry (Submitted on June 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Sunnyvale, California. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Briggs-Stelling Mansion Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2020

2. Briggs-Stelling Mansion Marker - wide view

Between the trees, the fence, and the shrubbery, there is little to see of the subject property.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 998 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.