Almaden in San Jose in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Carson House
1854
— (Cottage No.13) —
Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011
1. Carson House Marker
In 1855 a plan of the settlement of the Hacienda, including all homes south of Casa Grande (the manager;s home), to the reduction works of the New Almaden Mine, show houses No.1 to No.25 on the creek side of the road. George Carson arrived in New Almaden in August, 1883, inhabiting Adobe Cottage No.13. He acted as telegrapher, bookkeeper and postmaster for the company. He later became Wells-Fargo Express Agent and held all positions until his death in 1903. Purchased by James E. & Adelaide B. Healey on March 20, 1926.
Erected 1982 by James E. & Adelaide Healey, Kambish, Perham Families and Mountain Charlie Chapter No,1850, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1998.
Location. 37° 10.578′ N, 121° 49.333′ W. Marker is in San Jose, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Almaden. Marker is on Almaden Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21350 Almaden Road, San Jose CA 95120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bulmore House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hauck House
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Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011
2. Carson House Marker
A NRHP Plaque is mounted below the marker.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011
3. Carson House
This is a private residence. Please respect their privacy.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011
4. Carson House Museum
The back building located behind the house was formally used as a museum. The owners have kept the sign up for historical value.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 29, 2011
5. Carson House and Former Museum
Photographed By Robert W. Kerrigan, Photographer, May 11, 1936
6. Carson House
Historic American Buildings Survey
HABS CAL,43-ALMA,2-
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
HABS CAL,43-ALMA,2-
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Photographed By Robert W. Kerrigan, May 11, 1936
7. Detail of West Wall Showing Adobe Bricks
Historic American Buildings Survey
HABS CAL,43-ALMA,2-
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
HABS CAL,43-ALMA,2-
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Photographed By Robert W. Kerrigan, May 11, 1936
8. Carson House Back Building
Historic American Buildings Survey
HABS CAL,43-ALMA,2-
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
HABS CAL,43-ALMA,2-
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 28, 2011
9. Carson House
Marker is located at the fence just off photo to the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 561 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on April 5, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
