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

Kersell/Lorente House

1141 Main Street

— Point of Historical Interest —

Kersell/Lorente House Marker image. Click for full size.

August 17, 2020

1. Kersell/Lorente House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1892-93 by Isabella and James Kersell, who was originally in the plumbing and tinning business and later a manager for C.C. Morse and Company. Owners between 1900 and 1942 included Anne. B. Smith, Hilda Beattie and William and Mathilda Nace. In 1942, the property was purchased by Thomas and Dade Lorente.

A classic Queen Anne Victorian, the house features an irregular plan, front by, gable roofed porch with turned columns and fish scale shingles on the upper gables.

Erected 1984 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 1900.

Location. 37° 21.048′ N, 121° 56.782′ W. Marker is in Santa Clara, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is on Main Street south of Fremont Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1141 Main 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. Johnson House (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Saxe Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall and Jail Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Hichborn House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Russell – Robinson House (about 300 feet away); Senator Franck House Site (about 400 feet away); Robert Menzel House (about 400 feet away); Frederick C. Franck, Jr., Residence (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clara.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 16, 2012

2. Kersell/Lorente House Marker

Marker is visible embedded in the concrete next to the sidewalk.

The Kersell/Lorente House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 16, 2012

3. The Kersell/Lorente House

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 522 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 18, 2020. 2, 3. submitted on February 21, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.