2009 Home Tour
Has Ended!
Tour dates:
Friday, December 4, 6 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, December 5, Noon – 5 p.m.
James K. Davis House
Stick/Eastlake Victorian, 1885. James K. Davis, an early owner had come to Santa Clara in 1875 where he was engaged in the Blacksmith business. His widow Sarah continued to live in the house for several years after his death in 1915, running the home as a “Lodginghouse” in the early 1920s. This 2½ story mansion was built on an extra large corner lot. It has just finished undergoing an extensive renovation by the current owners.
Gothic Revival
Gothic Revival, circa 1880. Representing one of the earlier styles of homes during the 19th century in Santa Clara, this is one of the few remaining Gothic Revivals left in the City. 1490 does not show up as a street address in the Santa Clara city directories until 1927 when it is vacant. It is not until 1929 that a William J. Harrison and his wife Beatrice are the owners.
Rollie M. Proctor House
Pioneer Style, circa 1880. An early owner of this house was Sarah H. Shoemaker who granted it to her daughter, Laura Jarvis in 1913. The house then became vacant for a few years and passed into the hands of Joseph Abreo in 1919. During most of the 1920s and 1930s, the house was owned by a prominent Santa Clara furniture store merchant named Rollie M. Proctor who was also active with the Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce. He made the news one time for shipping tamales to Ohio.
Maloney House
Queen Anne Cottage, 1885. Peter Maloney, an early owner had come to California in 1850 as a miner but later moved to San Jose and then Santa Clara farming at the Laurelwood Farm north of Santa Clara. He lived in this house with his daughter Mary until his death in 1917. Daughter Mary Maloney continued to live in the home for several more years.
Bacigalupi House
Craftsman Bungalow, 1914. This house was originally located at 901 Grant Street (which became 3100 The Alameda in the 1950s, when the street was renamed). It was moved to its present location and restored by the University.
About the Tour
The Historic Home Tour is sponsored by the Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara with assistance from the Old Quad Residents' Association. Proceeds from the tour benefit historic and cultural projects in Santa Clara.
The Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara was founded in 1998 to operate the city-owned Harris-Lass House Museum. The Society is a nonprofit public benefit corporation composed entirely of volunteers who conduct tours, run the gift shop, raise funds through special events, and do some maintenance and restoration work at the museum.
The Old Quad residents' Association was founded in 1979 as an advocacy group for the preservation of local heritage and the 19th century neighborhood known as Santa Clara's Old Quad District. The group's mission is to encourage historically-compatible development (including parks and heritage trees) and foster community spirit in the Quad by hosting social and cultural events.
The tour shows how vintage buildings have been restored to create delightful homes. Sharing these jewels helps demonstrate the value of keeping historic neighborhoods intact. this tour is viewed by many as a Santa Clara tradition. Dozens of volunteers work long hours each year to bring you this event.