Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Matilda Dreher Home
circa 1870s
Matilda Dreher Home,
Greek Vernacular Style
Part of six block farm of pioneer Dreher Family
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.
Location. 36° 58.234′ N, 122° 1.696′ W. Marker is in Santa Cruz, California, in Santa Cruz County. Marker is on Elm Street near Washington 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: 311 Elm 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. Progressive Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Progressive Baptist Hall & Parsonage (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cope House (about 300 feet away); German-Methodist Parsonage (about 400 feet away); The Walti-Schilling Residence (about 400 feet away); 411 Cedar Street (about 400 feet away); London Nelson Community Center (about 500 feet away); First Services (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Cruz.
Regarding Matilda Dreher Home. This is a private residence. Please respect their privacy.
Additional commentary.
1. Santa Cruz Historic Building Survey, Volume II, May 1989, Page 22
”311 Elm Street, Vernacular, 1870-85
An attractive Italianate portico with pierced wood porch brackets enhances this residence. The house retains its original 2/2 windows.”
— Submitted September 4, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 4, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.