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

The Hauck House

Casa Nuestra or Cottage No. 5

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011

1. The Hauck House Marker

Inscription. Built by Barron, Forbes & Company in the late 1840’s, this cottage is one of several houses with a brick basement. Individuals who rented this house included William Flemming, John Marr, George Granger, and Thomas Barrett.

Theodore S. Shaw, a schoolteacher and Justice of the Peace also lived here, as well as Fred P. Hauck, Sr., who served as treasurer of the New Almaden Company from 1915 - 1930. The brick sidewalk was constructed so that children could walk to the Hacienda School. without muddying their shoes.

Erected 2005 by Mike and Dorene Boulland, The New Almaden Quicksilver County Park Association & 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 1915.

Location. 37° 10.649′ N, 121° 49.279′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Almaden. Marker is on Almaden Road., on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21506 Almaden Road, San Jose CA 95120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Robert Scott House (a few steps from this marker); Huttner House (within shouting distance of this marker);

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John Young House (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); Bulmore House (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Hacienda Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Carson House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.

Hauck House - New Almaden image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Leticia A. Kohnen, October 20, 2006

2. Hauck House - New Almaden

The brick sidewalk mentioned in the marker text is seen in this view. A NRHP Plaque is seen to the right of the entrance door.

The Hauck House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011

3. The Hauck House and Marker

This is a private residence. Please respect their privacy.

The Hauck House NRHP Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011

4. The Hauck House NRHP Plaque

This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior

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 577 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 31, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on September 22, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. 3, 4. submitted on March 31, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.