1960 The Alameda
San Jose, CA
©David C. Hill Photography
Historic Preservation on The Alameda
San Jose, CA
Over the years, the historic mansions of The Alameda have been demolished and replaced with modern office buildings, 24 homes still remain.
1960 The Alameda
San Jose, CA
©David C. Hill Photography
1960 The Alameda
San Jose, CA
©David C. Hill Photography
1960 The Alameda
San Jose, CA
©David C. Hill Photography
1960 The Alameda
San Jose, CA
©David C. Hill Photography
1960 The Alameda
San Jose, CA
©David C. Hill Photography
1960 The Alameda
San Jose, CA
©David C. Hill Photography
In 1986 the Mansion at 1960 The Alameda was preserved, and a new business complex was created around the existing home.
The Home was built circa the 1920s
Architecture: Spanish Revival
Architect Wolf & Higgins
"Early adopters of the Spanish Revival style that swept California in the 1920s, the firm of Wolfe & Higgins lasted only fourteen years but in that short time produced more than 500 homes, commercial buildings, and institutional buildings. Among these are some of the most recognizable architectural landmarks in Northern California." – Kristen Van Lann(Wolf & Higgins Master Architects of Spanish Revival)
Spanish Revival style red tile roofs, ornate sculpture work, arched doorways and windows, and decorative terra cotta and wrought iron ornamentation.
©David C. Hill Photography
Originally shared on Explore San Jose · October 28, 2020