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

The Randol Family Home

Cottage #1

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011

1. The Randol Family Home Marker

Inscription. This cottage is the largest of the dwellings built by Barron, Forbes & Co. in the late 1840’s. It contained four fireplaces and a large wood-burning basement stove used by servants to prepare meals. It was purchased in 1863 by New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Co. and earlier in 1856 housed the head mining engineers.

Dr. A.R. Randol, lived here in 1879, he having replaced Dr. Frederick V. Hopkins. The company accountant Robert Burnett Smith & his wife Anne Terhune Smith followed & they lived here through 1881. Anne was also a sister-in-law of J.B. Randol, the mine’s manager from 1870 to 1892.

Erected 2005 by Harry & Buffy Wellman Family, The New Almaden Quicksilver County Park Assoc. & Mountain Charlie Chapter #1850, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 37° 10.691′ N, 121° 49.24′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Almaden. It is on Almaden Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21472 Almaden Road, San Jose CA 95120, 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

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marker: John Young House (within shouting distance of this marker); Huttner House (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Scott House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Casa Grande (about 300 feet away); The Hauck House (about 300 feet away); New Almaden Quicksilver Mine (about 300 feet away); Hacienda Cemetery (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Hacienda Cemetery (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Casa Grande (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011

2. The Randol Family Home Marker

The Randol Family Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011

3. The Randol Family Home and Marker

The Randol Home is a private residence. Please respect their privacy.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 942 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 29, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.