Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Sunshine Villa
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 9, 2022
1. Sunshine Villa Marker
ca. 1886
Sunshine Villa
J.B. Smith Family Residence
Founders of Venetian Water Festival
Historical Trust Landmark
This building professionally Restored
Circa 1990 by
Michael O’Hearn & Artisans
Erected by Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 36° 57.913′ N, 122° 1.5′ W. Marker is in Santa Cruz, California, in Santa Cruz County. Marker is on Front Street near 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is mounted to the left of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 Front 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. Carmelita Cottages (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Eastlake Cottage (about 500 feet away); Eben Bennett Home (about 600 feet away); Golden Gate Villa (about 600 feet away); American Railway Express Agency (about 700 feet away); Blackburn House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hexagon House (approx. 0.2 miles away); O’Neill’s Surf Shop (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Cruz.
Additional commentary.
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1. Santa Cruz Historic Building Survey, Volume I, 1976, Page 31
”80 Front Street, Hotel McCray/Sunshine Villa, Stick Chateau, Ca. 1910
Sitting on a bluff like a castle overlooking its realm, this uniquely styled house is the result of several remodelings and additions. The successful combination of the Mansard roof and half timbered square bays on the main house are the predominate stylistic features.
[Architectural Significance as an Example of its Style:] Excellent."
— Submitted December 15, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 9, 2022
2. Sunshine Villa Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 9, 2022
3. Sunshine Villa
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 9, 2022
4. Sunshine Villa
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 15, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
