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

Saratoga's First School House

Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 19, 2016

1. Saratoga's First School House Marker

Inscription. In 1869 Saratoga's first school house, a two-room framed building, was constructed at the top of Fourth Street. With enrollment increasing, in 1897 an up-to-date wooden building was built complete with bell tower. The first unit of today's building was erected in 1923, containing library, auditorium, and cafeteria.

While the outside appearance of the school has changed little, in the early 1970's the entire structure was renovated to make it safer in the event of an earthquake. The auditorium gave way to the Mendelssohn Memorial Media Center.

The now silent school bell of the 1897 school stand in front as a reminder of our school's rich history.

Erected 1988 by 6th Grade Class.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 37° 15.289′ N, 122° 2.326′ W. Marker is in Saratoga, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is on Springer Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saratoga CA 95070, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. History of Madronia Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Augustus T. Dowd (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grover House

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(approx. 0.3 miles away); McCarthy Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hutchinson /Cloud-Smith Store/Samuel Cloud House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Martin McCarty's Toll Gate (approx. 0.3 miles away); John C. Hutchinson Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Saratoga State Bank (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saratoga.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 19, 2016

2. Saratoga's First School House Marker

Photographed By Adam Margolis, June 19, 2016

3. School Bell

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 13, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.