Saratoga in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
John C. Hutchinson Building
In 1856 John C. Hutchinson purchased 160 acres of land about one mile south of the Village. There was a limestone quarry on this land and lime was being produced from its lime kiln. In 1884 Mr. Hutchinson built this two story building with the first floor exterior walls of thick limestone and the second floor of wood frame construction. In the early 1950’s the building went through a major remodel. The store front was changed to have modern store front windows with glazed tile under them. Due to the original first floor limestone walls, this building was included on the Saratoga Heritage Inventory in 1993.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
Location. 37° 15.452′ N, 122° 2.04′ W. Marker is in Saratoga, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is at the intersection of Big Basin Way (State Highway 9) and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Big Basin Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14495 Big Basin Way, Saratoga CA 95070, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Martin McCarty's Toll Gate (here, next to this marker); Hutchinson /Cloud-Smith Store/Samuel Cloud House (a few steps from this marker); McCarthy Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Grover House (within shouting distance of this marker); Saratoga State Bank (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Methodist-Episcopal Church (about 800 feet away); Saratoga World War I Memorial (about 800 feet away); Saratoga (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saratoga.
More about this marker. Marker is mounted on the far left front of the building which is located on the northeast corner of the intersection and is now the Saratoga Cleaners.
Regarding John C. Hutchinson Building. One of two buildings built around 1884 by John Hutchinson. The building was originally a butcher shop. The early limestone structure has been modified several times.
Source: Saratoga Village Historic Walking Tour.
Also see . . . John Hutchison. The Valley of Heart's Delight website entry:
A transcribed biography originally published in Garden of the World or Santa Clara County, California, Illustrated published by The Lewis Publishing Company in 1888.
Note that at the time of this writing, he was still the Postmaster in Saratoga. (Submitted on April 7, 2011.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 647 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.