Santa Clara in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Lick Mill and Granary
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado
1. Lick Mill and Granary Marker
The mill’s four large grinding stones were powered by water from the Guadalupe River. The location of the mill pond is outlined by the reflecting pool to the east. In 1873 the buildings were converted into California’s first paper mill. The steam driven paper mill supplied paper products to the growing fruit industry of the Santa Clara Valley.
In 1882, a fire destroyed the original mill and damaged the granary. A new mill was built and in 1902 it was converted to a plant for the manufacture of alcohol. In 1987 the granary was included in the historic trust zone along with the James Lick Mansion.
Erected 1989 by City of Santa Clara Historical and Landmarks Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 37° 23.978′ N, 121° 56.622′ W. Marker is in Santa Clara, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is on Mansion Park Drive east of Lick Mill Boulevard, on the left when traveling east. The plaque is
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The James Lick Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); James Lick Mill (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Agnews Development Center (approx. 0.7 miles away); Clocktower Building (approx. 0.7 miles away); Administration Building (approx. ¾ mile away); Auditorium (approx. ¾ mile away); Agnews Today: The Legacy (approx. 0.8 miles away); Early History of Agnews (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clara.
More about this marker. The marker and buildings are located inside the gated Mansion Grove Apartments complex. Check in at the leasing office to gain entry.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. James Lick Mill Historic Site and The James Lick Mansion
Also see . . . James Lick Mill.
"Shrewd real estate investments at the time of the gold rush made Lick the richest man in California by 1873. When he died in 1876, James Lick left an estate of over three million dollars for various public projects, a major part of which went to establish Lick(Submitted on April 10, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)Observatory on Mount Hamilton where he is buried."Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 5, 20232. Lick Mill and Granary Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 5, 2023
3. Lick Mill and Granary
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 5, 2023
4. Reflecting Pool on the Footprint of the Mill Pond
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 5, 2023
5. James Lick Mansion
Public Domain
6. James Lick
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 10, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 4, 5. submitted on April 9, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 6. submitted on April 10, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
