Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Sargent Octagon
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, October 21, 2022
1. The Sargent Octagon Marker
1886
The Sargent Octagon
An Unusual Cottage of the Early Seabright Colony
Historical Society
Erected by Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 36° 57.927′ N, 122° 0.704′ W. Marker is in Santa Cruz, California, in Santa Cruz County. Marker is on East Cliff Drive near Murray Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is mounted to the left if the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1122 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz CA 95062, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hang on for the Ride (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Built to Last (about 500 feet away); Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (about 700 feet away); Surf's Up (about 700 feet away); Leo the Lion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Whiting's Foods (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fun, Fads, and Food (approx. 0.2 miles away); Prairie Style Bungalow (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Cruz.
Regarding The Sargent Octagon. This is a private residence. Please respect their privacy.
Additional commentary.
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1. Santa Cruz Historic Building Survey, Volume I, 1976
"1122 East Cliff Drive, The Sargent Octagon, Octagon, 1886
The earliest of the few octagons left in Seabright. Octagon houses were said to be beautiful and efficient and the fad caught on in different parts of the country throughout the late 19th century. Miss E.C. Forbes who was a cultural leader in the neighborhood and author of Reminiscences of Seabright promoted them with some success. A few remain as memorials to her efforts and as examples of the casual and playful approach to design in resort towns of that period.
[Architectural Significance as an Example of its Style:] Good,”
— Submitted October 22, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, October 21, 2022
2. The Sargent Octagon
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, October 21, 2022
3. The Sargent Octagon
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
