Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Severio House
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, August 27, 2022
1. Severio House Marker
1886
Severio House
Built by F.A. Hihn Co.
The Museum of Art & History
Erected by Santa Cruz County Museum of Art & History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 36° 58.513′ N, 122° 1.81′ W. Marker is in Santa Cruz, California, in Santa Cruz County. Marker is on Union Street near Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is mounted to the right side of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 229 Union Street, 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. Built by Edward Briody (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic City Hall Renovation (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Streamline Moderne (about 400 feet away); William Reynolds House (about 500 feet away); Storer Field House (about 500 feet away); Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (about 500 feet away); Pine Place Apartments (about 600 feet away); Hinds House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Cruz.
Regarding Severio House. This is a private residence. Please respect their privacy.
Additional commentary.
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1. Santa Cruz Historic Building Survey, Volume III, March 2013, Page 99
”229 Union Street, Severio House, National, 1886
Typical of a National style design, this one‐story house has distinctive nineteenth‐century proportions, primarily visible in the raised eaves of the cross‐gabled roof, the narrow roof span and relatively steep roof pitch, as well as the raised floor. Built in 1886, original materials and distinctive detailing also provide important contributions to the character of the design, such as the slender porch posts, channel‐ rustic siding, original doors and windows, and the unusual jigsawn gable trim. John and Mary Severio purchased the house from F. A. Hihn in 1886. John Severio worked as a blacksmith and owned the house until the late 1930s. In 2009, the basement was raised.”
— Submitted September 3, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, August 27, 2022
2. Severio House Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, August 27, 2022
3. Severio House
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, August 27, 2022
4. Severio House
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5. John Severio
1888
Santa Cruz Hook and Ladder
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 3, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
