Woodside in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Folger Stable c.1905
Folger Estate Stable Historic District
Photographed By Diane Phillips
1. Folger Stable c.1905 Marker
Inscription.
Folger Stable c.1905. Folger Estate Stable Historic District. Erected by coffee magnate James A Folger II, and designed by Arthur Brown Jr., who designed the San Francisco Opera House and City Hall, the stable is an example of the so-called "Victorian Gothic Style". Famed for it's decorative elements, it had gas chandeliers, cobblestone floors and pink marble base panels (some still existing). The interior redwood paneling came from what is now Wunderlich Park and was stained to resemble mahogany., The stable was built to meet the transportation needs of the family residence nearby (now remodeled and privately owned). It consisted of stalls, tack and harness rooms, carriage room, feed rooms, living quarters for staff, work shop and boiler room, with hay storage on the second floor., The stable, sold to Martin Wunderlich in 1956 and donated along with 942 acres to the County of San Mateo in 1974, is still used as a horse facility. It serves as a reminder of the "Great Estates" period of the early 1900's in San Mateo County and an example of the continuing importance of equine activities in this area today. The Folger Estate Stable was designed by Arthur Brown Jr. and erected by James A. Folger II in 1905. Owned by the County of San Mateo, the stable and associated structures are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, United States Department of the Interior.
Erected by coffee magnate James A Folger II, and designed by Arthur Brown Jr., who designed the San Francisco Opera House and City Hall, the stable is an example of the so-called "Victorian Gothic Style". Famed for it's decorative elements, it had gas chandeliers, cobblestone floors and pink marble base panels (some still existing). The interior redwood paneling came from what is now Wunderlich Park and was stained to resemble mahogany.
The stable was built to meet the transportation needs of the family residence nearby (now remodeled and privately owned). It consisted of stalls, tack and harness rooms, carriage room, feed rooms, living quarters for staff, work shop and boiler room, with hay storage on the second floor.
The stable, sold to Martin Wunderlich in 1956 and donated along with 942 acres to the County of San Mateo in 1974, is still used as a horse facility. It serves as a reminder of the "Great Estates" period of the early 1900's in San Mateo County and an example of the continuing importance of equine activities in this area today.
The Folger Estate Stable was designed by Arthur Brown Jr. and erected by James A. Folger II in 1905. Owned by the County of San Mateo, the stable and associated structures are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, United States Department of the Interior.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.
Location. 37° 24.639′ N, 122° 15.689′ W. Marker is in Woodside, California, in San Mateo County. Marker can be reached from Woodside Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located just off the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4040 Woodside Road, Redwood City CA 94062, United States of America. Touch for directions.
3. Folger Stable c.1905 Marker and Walking Tour Map
Photographed By Mark Aubin, June 19, 2012
4. Folger Estate Stable, Marker and NRHP Plaque
Photographed By Mark Aubin, June 19, 2012
5. Folger Estate Stable Historic District Marker
The Folger Estate Stable was designed by Arthur Brown Jr. and erected by James A. Folger II in 1905. Owned by the County of San Mateo, the stable and associated structures are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, United States Department of the Interior.
Listed April 2004
Photographed By Diane Phillips
6. Folger Stable
Photographed By Diane Phillips
7. Folger Stable
Inside Folger Stable
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2012, by Mark Aubin of Sunnyvale, California. This page has been viewed 794 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2021, by Diane Phillips of Pittsburg, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 20, 2012, by Mark Aubin of Sunnyvale, California. 6. submitted on April 29, 2021, by Diane Phillips of Pittsburg, California. 7. submitted on April 30, 2021, by Diane Phillips of Pittsburg, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.