Gilroy in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Robinson Hardware Co.
Gilroy Historic Site No. 3
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado
1. Robinson Hardware Co. Marker
Built by William Radtke in 1915
Erected by Gilroy Downtown Development Corporation and the Gilroy Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 37° 0.538′ N, 121° 34.189′ W. Marker is in Gilroy, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is on Monterey Street south of Lewis Street, on the right when traveling south. The resin marker is mounted on the left side of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7541 Monterey Street, Gilroy CA 95020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gilroy Historic Site No. 2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Thornton Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Gilroy's First Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Southern Pacific Coast Daylight GS-4 (within shouting distance of this marker); Station Master, James A. Houck (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gilroy Historic Site No. 14 (about 400 feet away); The Stinking Rose (about 500 feet away); Gilroy (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gilroy.
Regarding Robinson Hardware Co..
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”When built, circa 1915, the Robinson Building was a two story hardware store, est. by Amos Robinson. The attractive and interesting façade featured decorative friezes above and below the second story windows. A large “R” monogram at the center top of the structure lends a distinctive touch. The ground level floor, today, houses Dick Bruhn’s and M’Lady Bruhn fashion stores. The Robinson Building is a significant commercial structure in the Mainstreet streetscape of Monterey Road.”
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 5, 2023
2. Robinson Hardware Co. Building and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
