Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Lewis and Maggie McCornick House
1877
Lewis and Maggie McCornick House
Master Builder’s First Home
Built as a gift for his bride on their Christmas Day wedding
The Museum of Art & History
Erected by Santa Cruz County Museum of Art & History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 36° 58.356′ N, 122° 1.807′ W. Marker is in Santa Cruz, California, in Santa Cruz County. Marker is on Walnut Avenue near Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is mounted to the left of the front porch. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 241 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz CA 95060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Frances Morgan's Queen Anne Home (a few steps from this marker); Cope House (within shouting distance of this marker); Triplett Family House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Frances Morgan's Italianate Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Reese House (within shouting distance of this marker); John G. Tanner Love Nest (within shouting distance of this marker); Gosliner Family Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Sheriff Albert Jones House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Cruz.
Regarding Lewis and Maggie McCornick House. This is a private residence. Please respect their privacy.
Additional commentary.
1. Santa Cruz Historic Building Survey, Volume II, May 1989, Page 78
"241 Walnut Avenue, Italianate, 1880
This graceful cottage manages to retain the dignity of a larger Italianate mansion in a small-scaled residence."
— Submitted August 29, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.