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

Robert Scott House

(Cottage No. 4)

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011

1. Robert Scott House Marker

Inscription. Robert Scott, a native of Canada, arrived in New Almaden in 1864. He was co-inventor of the Huttner & Scott Furnace in 1876, the furnace that revolutionized the reduction of quicksilver and saved the Quicksilver Mining Company from bankruptcy. This furnace, because of improvements by him, later became known as the Scott Furnace.

Scott married in 1861 and, with his bride, moved into Cottage No. 4, living there until 1895. He then moved into the house he built at 498 South 11th Street, San Jose.

Erected 1980 by Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission and Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 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 1864.

Location. 37° 10.656′ N, 121° 49.275′ 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 in this post office area: 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 marker: The Hauck House (a few steps from this marker); Huttner House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Young House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Randol Family Home (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hacienda Cemetery (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Hacienda Cemetery (about 400 feet away); Bulmore House (about 500 feet away); Carson House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.

Robert Scott House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011

2. Robert Scott House and Marker

This is a private residence. Please respect their privacy.

Robert Scott House - New Almaden image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Leticia A. Kohnen, October 20, 2006

3. Robert Scott House - New Almaden

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 848 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on September 22, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California.