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

Machado School

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 15, 2022

1. Machado School Marker

Inscription. This school site was donated by Bernard S. Machado on June 5, 1895 for the children of Paradise Valley. Charles Smith completed construction of a one-room school and classes began in the fall of 1895. A second room was added in 1910 to accommodate eight grades.

The first trustees were Bernard Machado, William Britton, and James P. Ward. Britton’s daughter, Annie, was the first teacher. Edna Purcell was the first to graduate from eighth grade.

The school building was used continuously until May 18, 1967 when it was closed because it did not meet state earthquake standards. In 1979 the Machado School Heritage Society began restoration of the building with a grant from the Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission. Restoration was completed on May 21, 1985 and Machado School was dedicated as a historic site.

Second Plaque:
Machado School Heritage Society honorable benefactors whose generosity preserves Machado School for future generations to enjoy

Harold Ward • Robert Britton • George Britton • Pelz Family • Goularte Family • Henk Marselis • Guardino Family

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is June 5, 1895.

Location. 37° 5.35′ N, 121°

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39.708′ W. Marker is in Morgan Hill, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is on Sycamore Drive near Yvonne Drive, on the left when traveling west. The plaque is mounted to the left of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15130 Sycamore Drive, Morgan Hill CA 95037, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. de Anza Expedition (approx. 0.9 miles away); Site of 21-Mile House (approx. 1.9 miles away); Nob Hill Hiking Trail (approx. 2.6 miles away); John Page House (approx. 2.7 miles away); Morgan Hill United Methodist Church (approx. 2.7 miles away); Oak Trees of Morgan Hill (approx. 2.7 miles away); Murphy's Majestic Oak (approx. 2.7 miles away); Votaw Building (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgan Hill.

Also see . . . Machado School Heritage Society: History.

"The old school building was abandoned by the school district for classes after May of 1967 and was used as a storage site for books and other materials. By 1974 the old school was in a sad state of disrepair. Local citizens interested in preserving the original school formed the Machado School Heritage Society."

(Submitted on December 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 15, 2022

2. Machado School Marker

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 15, 2022

3. Machado School Marker

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Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 15, 2022

4. Machado School

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 15, 2022

5. Machado School

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, December 15, 2022

6. Machado School

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 20, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.