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

Old City Hall

Gilroy, California

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 25, 2009

1. Old City Hall Marker

Inscription. This building was constructed in 1905 and restored by the Gilroy Historical Society to the memory of the pioneers of this area.

Erected 1968 by Native Daughters of the Golden West, Gilroy Parlor No.312.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 27, 1874.

Location. 37° 0.416′ N, 121° 34.108′ W. Marker is in Gilroy, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is at the intersection of East Sixth Street (State Highway 152) and Monterey Street, on the right when traveling west on East Sixth Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7410 Monterey Street, Gilroy CA 95020, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Alcalde” (a few steps from this marker); Chesbro Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); City of Gilroy (about 300 feet away); Gilroy Means Business (about 300 feet away); The Stinking Rose (about 300 feet away); Early Settlers (about 300 feet away); Gilroy’s Cowboy Era (about 400 feet away); In Memoriam (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gilroy.

Regarding Old City Hall.

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This site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Additional commentary.
1. Frank Delos Wolfe, Architect
The Gilroy City Hall is the only civic design of Wolfe’s career that is still standing. Although originally considered a Mission Revival design, the locals refer to it affectionately as “Flemish Baroque.” The city hall is often credited to Samuel Newsom, but after reviewing all City Council records and local newspapers of the time, local historians concluded that this building was the work of Wolfe & McKenzie alone. After being listed on the National Register in 1975, the building sustained damage in the 1989 earthquake. A thorough restructuring and restoration has helped to insure that the Gilroy City Hall will be around for many more generations to come.
Source: http://fdwolfe.com/gallery.html

— Submitted May 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.

Old City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 25, 2009

2. Old City Hall

Old City Hall building facing East Sixth Street. Marker can be seen in lower-center of photo.

Old City Hall Corner Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 25, 2009

3. Old City Hall Corner Stone

Gilroy City Hall
Corner Stone Laid
November 1905
Cornerstone is mounted on corner next to marker.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 25, 2009

4. Old City Hall

This property
is listed in the
NATIONAL REGISTER
OF HISTORIC PLACES
by the United States
Department of the Interior
GILROY CITY HALL
1905 (This plaque is mounted on the building facing Monterey Street.)

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 25, 2009

5. Old City Hall

National Register of Historic Places plaque can be seen on the left.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 25, 2009

6. Old City Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,861 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 1, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.