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Russell – Robinson House

1184 Washington Street

— Point of Historical Interest —

 
 
Russell – Robinson House Marker image. Click for full size.
August 17, 2020
1. Russell – Robinson House Marker
Inscription. Believed built in 1881-2 by pioneer Calvin Russell, a carpenter, who came to Santa Clara in 1852. In 1891 bought by John G. Robinson, who was one of the first druggists in Santa Clara and chairman and member of the Board of Library Trustees for 30 years. 1861 [Seal of the City of Santa Clara] 1977
 
Erected 1977 by Santa Clara Historical and Landmark Commission.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
 
Location. 37° 21.082′ N, 121° 56.741′ W. Marker is in Santa Clara, California, in Santa Clara County. It is on Washington Street south of Fremont Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1184 Washington Street, Santa Clara CA 95050, 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: Frederick C. Franck, Jr., Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Senator Franck House Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Morse Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Copeland Morse Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Saxe Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnson House (about
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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kersell/Lorente House (about 300 feet away); Hichborn House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clara.
 
Russell – Robinson House and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 16, 2012
2. Russell – Robinson House and Marker
The Russell – Robinson House image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 16, 2012
3. The Russell – Robinson House
Russell – Robinson House image. Click for full size.
August 17, 2020
4. Russell – Robinson House
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 750 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on August 18, 2020.   2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.   4. submitted on August 18, 2020. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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