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

John Page House

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2013

1. John Page House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1908 by John Page. Mrs Alberta Page operated it as a boarding house for working men. The “one dollar a day” rate” included three meals, one of which was a bag lunch. The always full boarding house was famous and very popular with ranch and construction workers that were either without or away from their families.

Erected by Morgan Hill Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 37° 7.599′ N, 121° 39.062′ W. Marker is in Morgan Hill, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is at the intersection of Monterey Road and 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on Monterey Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17110 Monterey Road, San Jose CA 95111, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Morgan Hill United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nob Hill Hiking Trail (about 700 feet away); Oak Trees of Morgan Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Waiting For The Train (approx. 0.2 miles away); Murphy's Majestic Oak (approx. 0.2 miles away); Votaw Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Skeels Hotel

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial Square (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgan Hill.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2013

2. John Page House Marker

The marker is mounted on the retaining wall just to the right of the steps on the very left of the picture.

John Page House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2013

3. John Page House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 593 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.