Gilroy in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Gilroy Historic Site No. 2
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 5, 2023
1. Gilroy Historic Site No. 2 Marker
Building with pressed brick façade
Built by William Radtke in 1926
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 1926.
Location. 37° 0.558′ N, 121° 34.198′ 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: 7557 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. Robinson Hardware Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Station Master, James A. Houck (within shouting distance of this marker); Thornton Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Gilroy's First Post Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Southern Pacific Coast Daylight GS-4 (about 300 feet away); Gilroy Historic Site No. 14 (about 500 feet away); The Stinking Rose (about 700 feet away); Gilroy (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gilroy.
Regarding Gilroy Historic Site No. 2.
this page online
”This store front is a part of the structure that extends from 7757 through 7537. The storefront at 7557 is the only original design. Although altered, the form, shape and scale of the structure remains an important component in the Monterey Street retail district.”
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 5, 2023
2. Gilroy Historic Site No. 2 - 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 56 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
