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

John G. Tanner Love Nest

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, August 27, 2022

1. John G. Tanner Love Nest Marker

Inscription. Historic Landmark
1896
John G. Tanner Love Nest
Gift to bride Mollie Bowen
Le Baron R. Olive, Architect
Eastlake Style
The Museum of Art & History

This Building Professionally Restored
Circa 1990 by
Michael O’Hearn & Artisans

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 1896.

Location. 36° 58.375′ N, 122° 1.791′ W. Marker is in Santa Cruz, California, in Santa Cruz County. Marker is on Walnut Avenue near Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is mounted to the right of the front porch. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 234 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. City of Santa Cruz Fire Department (a few steps from this marker); Sheriff Albert Jones House (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Frances Morgan's Italianate Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Triplett Family House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gosliner Family Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Frances Morgan's Queen Anne Home

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Parr Apartments (within shouting distance of this marker); Reese House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Cruz.

Regarding John G. Tanner Love Nest. This house shares the same address as the Sheriff Albert Jones House directly behind this one. The Parr Apartments are located a short distance further down the shared driveway. This is a private residence. Please respect their privacy.

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Additional commentary.
1. Santa Cruz Historic Building Survey, Volume I, 1976, Page 71
”232 Walnut Avenue, Stick-Eastlake, 1877; remodeled 1896
This house was built in 1877, remodeled in 1896, and remodeled again with asbestos siding, probably after World War II. The handsomely modeled and proportioned façade of 1896 is still visible. Its most notable features are the rich, wide molded cornices of the pediments and gables. A two-story slanted bay has a narrow bracketed square bay on the front facet above the first floor. The classically proportioned
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, August 27, 2022

2. John G. Tanner Love Nest Marker
entrance porch has been enclosed at the side. Above the porch is a pedimented balcony.”

— Submitted August 31, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.

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Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, August 27, 2022

3. John G. Tanner Love Nest

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, August 27, 2022

4. John G. Tanner Love Nest

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 31, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.