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

135 Gharkey

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, August 27, 2022

1. 135 Gharkey Marker

Inscription. Santa Cruz Co.
ca. 1880
135 Gharkey
Eastlake Style Residence Built for David Gharkey
Historical Trust Landmark

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 1880.

Location. 36° 57.573′ N, 122° 1.64′ W. Marker is in Santa Cruz, California, in Santa Cruz County. It is at the intersection of Gharkey Street and Lighthouse Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Gharkey Street. The marker is mounted on the porch, to the left of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 Gharkey Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rockcrest Iliff House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Epworth-By-The-Sea (about 400 feet away); The Wharf Links Land and Sea (about 500 feet away); Sedgwick Lynch House (approx. ¼ mile away); La Barranca Park (approx. ¼ mile away); O’Neill’s Surf Shop (approx. ¼ mile away); Welcome to the Santa Cruz Wharf (approx. 0.3 miles away); Saint Joseph Marello (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Cruz.

Regarding 135 Gharkey. This is a private residence. Please respect their privacy.

Additional commentary.
1. Santa Cruz Historic Building Survey, Volume I, 1976, Page 40
”135 Gharkey, Eastlake, Ca. 1885
An Eastlake house with a lively complex of roof planes with fleur-de-lis gable vrackets, turned spindles and balusters on the porch, and a Victorian stake fence.
[Architectural Significance as an Example of its Style:] Excellent.”

— Submitted September 6, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, August 27, 2022

2. 135 Gharkey Marker

135 Gharkey House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, August 27, 2022

3. 135 Gharkey House

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, August 27, 2022

4. 135 Gharkey House

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 524 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 6, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.