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

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. Marker 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.

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 300 feet away, measured in a

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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 573 times since then and 10 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.