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

The Printing Office

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 25, 2012

1. The Printing Office Marker

Inscription. Originally a residence, this building was constructed in the early 1880s and stood at 91 N. San Pedro Street near the corner of St. John Street. The popular Italianate style of architecture is seen in the top brackets and the decorative quoins at the corners. The “false front” gives the building a more imposing appearance.

In 1972 the James Perazzo family donated this building to the San Jose Historical Museum. The interior was modified during restoration. Open to the public in 1973, the Printing Office was the first exhibit building to be completed at the San Jose Historical Museum. It was dedicated to Theron Fox who was instrumental in the development of the San Jose Historical Museum.

Drawing courtesy of Ralph Rambo
Acknowledgements James Perazzo Family • Theron Fox • United States Navy Seabees • Mission Cities Club of Printing House Craftsmen • City of San Jose Department of Recreation, Parks and Community Services • City of San Jose Historic Landmarks Commission San Jose Historical Museum Association

Erected by San Jose Historical Museum Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.

Location. 37°

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19.19′ N, 121° 51.468′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in South San Jose. It can be reached from Phelan Avenue near Senter Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose CA 95112, 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 Print Shop (here, next to this marker); Dr. Warburton’s Office (a few steps from this marker); Rod Diridon Sr. Trolley Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Replica 1888 Ng Shing Gung – Temple of Five Gods (within shouting distance of this marker); Pacific Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); O’Brien’s (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Italy (within shouting distance of this marker); Electric Light Tower (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Jose.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Ng Shing Gung (was within shouting distance of this marker).

More about this marker. This marker is located in History Park, a part of Kelly Park.

The Printing Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 25, 2012

2. The Printing Office

The marker is visible mounted on the porch railing to the right of the steps.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, January 25, 2012

3. The Printing Office

History Park Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, September 22, 2021

4. History Park Entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 662 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4. submitted on September 25, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.