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

The Silveira House

Circa. 1899

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, November 26, 2022

1. The Silveira House Marker

Inscription. Typical example of a Queen Anne Cottage. Owned by Joseph and Lucy Silveira. Joseph was a clerk and later a carpenter by trade. Architect unknown, it was possible that Joseph built the house. Renovation was completed in May 1999 by Victoria Peach, Marilen Bancoy, Ray Maglalang, and Edward Tuason, all professional realtors.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 37° 25.598′ N, 121° 54.34′ W. Marker is in Milpitas, California, in Santa Clara County. It is on South Main Street south of Serra Way, on the left when traveling south. The plaque is mounted to the front of the house on the left. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 280 South Main Street, Milpitas CA 95035, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

and 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.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dr. Renselaer Smith Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Former Ford Assembly Plant (approx. 0.9 miles away); Thomas Foon Chew (1889-1931) (approx. 1.9 miles away); Jose Higuera Adobe (approx. 2.3 miles away); The James Lick Mansion (approx. 2.8 miles away); Lick Mill and Granary (approx. 2.8 miles away); James Lick Mill (approx. 2.9 miles away); Agnews Development Center (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milpitas.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, November 26, 2022

2. The Silveira House Marker

The Silveira House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, November 26, 2022

3. The Silveira House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 1, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.