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

Roberto – Suñol Adobe

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 25, 2012

1. Roberto – Suñol Adobe Marker

Inscription. This historic adobe was built in 1836 by a native Californian, Roberto Balermino, on Rancho de los Coches. The property was officially granted to him by Governor Micheltorna in 1844. A larger one-story dwelling was built in 1847 by the new owner, Antonio Suñol. The second-story frame structure and balcony were added in 1853 by Captain Stefano Splivalo.

Erected 1977 by California State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission. (Marker Number 898.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 37° 18.945′ N, 121° 54.387′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Willow Glen. Marker is on Lincoln Avenue south of Sinclair Freeway (California Highway 280), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 770 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose CA 95125, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Del Monte Packing Plant History (approx. 0.4 miles away); Del Monte (approx. 0.4 miles away);

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Buffington House (approx. ¾ mile away); Willow Glen Public Buildings (approx. 0.9 miles away); Willow Glen Schools (approx. one mile away); W.W. Cozzens House (approx. one mile away); San José Diridon Station (approx. one mile away); Remembering Agriculture (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 25, 2012

2. Roberto – Suñol Adobe Marker

The Roberto – Suñol Adobe image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 25, 2012

3. The Roberto – Suñol Adobe

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 25, 2012

4. The Roberto – Suñol Adobe

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 25, 2012

5. The Roberto – Suñol Adobe

The 'window' shows a portion of the original adobe wall.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 25, 2012

6. The Roberto – Suñol Adobe

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

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 25, 2012

7. The Roberto – Suñol Adobe

Santa Clara County Historical Heritage Commission's Award of Excellence, Private Owner Category, 1976, Preservaton, Renovation and Restoration of The Roberto-Sunol Adobe Registered Historic Resource Landmark presented to John Bruzzone by County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors.

Adobe Outbuilding image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 25, 2012

8. Adobe Outbuilding

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 25, 2012

9. Adobe Outbuilding

An Oven on the Grounds image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 25, 2012

10. An Oven on the Grounds

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 850 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on February 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.