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

St. Joseph’s College

September 10, 1924 – October 17, 1989

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2012

1. St. Joseph’s College Marker

Inscription. This monument marks the former campus of St. Joseph’s College. Established with the primary purpose of training candidates for Catholic Priesthood, the college also educated thousands of young men who entered public service throughout this country and the state. Named after St. Joseph of Cupertino (Italy) the large, ornate building was architecturally designed to reflect California’s early Spanish influence. Between 5,000 - 6,000 young men attended this college until it was destroyed in the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.

Location. 37° 20.074′ N, 122° 5.394′ W. Marker is in Cupertino, California, in Santa Clara County. It is on Cristo Rey Drive. This marker is located in Rancho San Antonio County Park on the Permanente Creek Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cupertino CA 95014, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Historic Loyola Corners (approx. 1.4 miles away); Captain Elisha Stephens (approx. 1.8 miles away); Arroyo de San Joseph Cupertino (approx. 2.2 miles away); William Wright Ranch (approx. 2.2 miles away); Stevens Creek Dam & Reservoir

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(approx. 2½ miles away); Blue and Gold Kennel Club (approx. 2.6 miles away); Collins-Scott Winery (approx. 2.7 miles away); Everyday Life at the Ranch (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cupertino.

Also see . . . A Monument for St. Joseph''''s College - St. Joseph''''s College. On 3/11/2010 this picture was taken as the bronze plaque was installed on our rock monument to St. Joseph's Seminary and College. (Submitted on August 31, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2012

2. St. Joseph’s College Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 2,092 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.