Pruneyard / Dry Creek in San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Hamilton House

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 25, 2012

1. Hamilton House Marker

Inscription. In 1882 Captain James A. Hamilton purchased 21 acres of orchards and built this Queen Anne farmhouse for his family. James A. Hamilton was born in 1826 in Portage City, Ohio, and he left home at the age of 18 to become a sailor. His first position was out of New York on the whaling ship “Italy.” In 1854 he became “Master of Vessel” and served aboard the “Sheffield,” “Italy,” and “Republic.” He later was promoted to Captain, and served aboard the “Emona F. Herriman.” The “Charles W. Morgan,” became the most noteworthy of his ships, famous for carrying the largest amount of whale blubber in a single voyage.

Erected 1984 by Steve and Lucile Birkeland and E Clampus Vitus, Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850.

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 1882.

Location. 37° 16.894′ N, 121° 55.912′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Pruneyard / Dry Creek.

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It is on South Bascom Avenue south of Apricot Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2295 South Bascom Avenue, Campbell CA 95008, 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: Barron House (approx. 0.4 miles away); South Pacific Coast Railroad (approx. 0.7 miles away); Agricultural Heritage Plaques (approx. 0.7 miles away); Black Walnut Trees (approx. 0.7 miles away); Site of J.C. Ainsley Packing Company (approx. 0.7 miles away); B.O. Curry Building (approx. 0.7 miles away); Growers National Bank (approx. 0.7 miles away); Hyde Cannery Site (approx. 0.7 miles away).

Hamilton House Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 25, 2012

2. Hamilton House Markers

The small plaque on the left reads: This property
Captain James A. Hamilton
House
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior

The Hamilton House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 25, 2012

3. The Hamilton House

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 25, 2012

4. The Hamilton House

Rear of The Hamilton House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 25, 2012

5. Rear of The Hamilton House

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 1,490 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 2, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.