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

Inscription. 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 1999

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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. It 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.

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 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 walking distance of this marker: Robert Menzel House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hichborn House

H.L. Warburton House and Marker image. Click for full size.

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.

(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.

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 489 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.