History Park in San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Paulson House

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 24, 2023

1. Paulson House Marker

Inscription. Built c.1890s / Home of Paulson Family. Moved from Prevost near Auzerais and San Carlos. Will be used for meeting space, changing exhibits, and living history.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 37° 19.155′ N, 121° 51.487′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in History Park. It can be reached from the intersection of Phelan Avenue and Senter Road, on the left when traveling east. The wood marker is mounted to the left of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 635 Phelan Avenue, San Jose CA 95112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

in Silicon Valley,

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.

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 walking distance of this marker: Dr. Warburton’s Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayor Janet Gray Hayes (within shouting distance of this marker); Rod Diridon Sr. Trolley Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Print Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Replica 1888 Ng Shing Gung – Temple of Five Gods (within shouting distance of this marker); The Printing Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Pacific Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lee's Sandwiches (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.

Other markers no longer

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nearby. Dashaway Stables (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); The Nelson-DeLuz House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Ng Shing Gung (was within shouting distance of this marker).

Also see . . . Paulson House. History San Jose

"Built in 1889 by Swedish native Perry Paulson, this Queen Anne-style residence was moved to History Park in 1986 from its original location on Prevost Street near Auzerais and San Carlosto make room for the Children’s Discovery Museum."

(Submitted on June 26, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 24, 2023

2. Paulson House Marker

Paulson House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 24, 2023

3. Paulson House

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 24, 2023

4. Paulson House

History Park Map image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 24, 2023

5. History Park Map

El Camino Real bell in the background.

via History San Jose, 1986

6. Paulson House

Just clearing the 280 overpass on Vine and Grant Streets on its way to History Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 329 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 26, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 6. submitted on April 17, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.