Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Eben Bennett Home
1871
— Santa Cruz County Historical Trust Landmark —
Oldest family residence on Beach Hill
Victorian-Italianate Style
Erected by Santa Cruz Historical Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 36° 57.983′ N, 122° 1.405′ W. Marker is in Santa Cruz, California, in Santa Cruz County. Marker is at the intersection of Third Street and Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Third Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 342 Main Street, Santa Cruz CA 95060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Golden Gate Villa (within shouting distance of this marker); Eastlake Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Carmelita Cottages (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Deming House (about 500 feet away); Cliff Crest (about 500 feet away); Sunshine Villa (about 600 feet away); Hexagon House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Blackburn House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Cruz.
Regarding Eben Bennett Home. Eben Bennett, in conjunction with Thomas Bull (and later Henry Holms), operated local lime kilns and sold lime for construction, from 1866 to his death in 1876.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 619 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 4, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 2, 3. submitted on September 23, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.