Santa Clara in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
H.L. Warburton House
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2020
1. H.L. Warburton House Marker
This large two story residence is a simplified version of a Queen Anne Victorian
constructed c. 1889. The house was purchased in 1923 by Mr. And Mrs. Henry Luke
Warburton, Sr. (son of Dr. Henry H. Warburton, Santa Clara's first doctor). H. L. Warburton
was a prominent local resident involved in both the Mission Bank and the Santa Clara branch
Fof the Mercantile Trust Company. Mary was a founding member of the Santa Clara Women's
Club. Henry and Mary Warburton had 4 children, Henry Luke Jr., Marie, Austen, and Rollo.Marie Warburton became a local elementary school teacher and educated many Santa Clara residents in her lifetime: She helped change school board policy in 1937 when she refused to quit her job after marrying Dr. Robert J. Rogers.
Austen Warburton was active in civic, philanthropic, and academic circles his whole life through. He served on the Santa Clara City Council and several City Commissions. He was an ardent patron of the arts and was known for his monumental, yet quiet, generosity.
1999
Placed by the order of the
Santa Clara City Council
by the Historical
and Landmarks Commission
Erected
this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 37° 21.06′ N, 121° 56.87′ W. Marker is in Santa Clara, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is at the intersection of Fremont Street and Jackson Street, on the right when traveling west on Fremont Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1191 Fremont Street, Santa Clara CA 95050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert Menzel House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hichborn House (about 400 feet away); Johnson House (about 400 feet away); Kersell/Lorente House (about 400 feet away); Town Hall and Jail Site (about 500 feet away); Field House (about 600 feet away); Dr. Saxe Office Building (about 600 feet away); Russell – Robinson House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clara.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2020
2. H.L. Warburton House and Marker
The marker is visible here embedded in the sidewalk in front of the house.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
