Stanford University in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Lou Henry Hoover House

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. Lou Henry Hoover House Marker

Inscription. This 1919 residence of a developing international style of architecture embodies Mrs. Herbert Hoover’s innovative architectural concepts. It was executed by architects A. B. Clark, Charles Davis, and Birge Clark, and was maintained as the Hoover family home. It was here in 1928 that Hoover received news of his election as President of the United States. Upon Mrs. Hoover’s death, the house was given to Stanford University.

Erected 1976 by State Department of Parks & Recreation, Stanford Historical Society, Stanford University. (Marker Number 913.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #31 Herbert Hoover series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.

Location. 37° 25.11′ N, 122° 10.05′ W. Marker is in Stanford University, California, in Santa Clara County. It is at the intersection of Cabrillo Avenue and Santa Ynez Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Cabrillo Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stanford CA 94305, 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: Generations of Diverse Perspectives

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(approx. half a mile away); The Stanford Women’s Clubhouse (approx. half a mile away); First Inhabitants: The Ohlone of the Peninsula (approx. half a mile away); Welcome to the Stanford Clock Tower (approx. half a mile away); Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden (approx. 0.6 miles away); Nourishing the Whole Student (approx. 0.6 miles away); Exploring the Forces of Nature (approx. 0.6 miles away); Restoration of the Stanford Campus (approx. 0.7 miles away).

Additional keywords. U. S. Presidents, Herbet Hoover

State Historic Landmark 915 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Leticia A. Kohnen, November 1, 2006

2. State Historic Landmark 915

The historic marker is located at the eastern base of the hill on which the home rests.

The Lou Henry Hoover House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Leticia A. Kohnen, November 1, 2006

3. The Lou Henry Hoover House

Residence of the Hoover family from 1920 to 1944. Upon Mrs. Hoover's death, the house was given to Stanford University. The home is now a private residence and not open to the public. Please do not disturb the occupants.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 2,977 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 6, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.