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Santa Cruz County

46 listed places in 9 towns, 2 of them National Historic Landmarks.

Towns with a city page

Santa Cruz 20
Landmark · Santa Cruz
California Powder Works Bridge
National Historic LandmarkListed 2015
Landmark · Santa Cruz
Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
National Historic LandmarkListed 1987
Historic district · Watsonville
Bockius, Godfrey M., House
Historic districtListed 1989
Building · Santa Cruz
Branciforte Adobe
BuildingListed 1979

Every listing

Bank of Santa Cruz County▾1982
Address
1502 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
Listed
Mar 15, 1982
Listed for
Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
County Bank of Santa Cruz
Reference
82002273
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Bayview Hotel▾1992
Address
8041 Soquel Dr., Aptos
Listed
Mar 30, 1992
Listed for
Entertainment and recreation
Significance
Local
Also known as
Anchor House
Reference
92000259
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Bayview Hotel
Godfrey M. Bockius House▾1989
Address
322 E. Beach St., Watsonville
Listed
Jul 13, 1989
Listed for
Commerce, Agriculture, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Orr, Frank and Zoe Ann, House
Reference
89000937
Style
Renaissance Revival architecture
Contributing
4 buildings, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Bockius, Godfrey M., House
Branciforte Adobe▾1979
Address
1351 N. Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz
Listed
Jan 31, 1979
Listed for
Prehistoric archaeology, Native archaeology of the historic period, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Reference
79000552
Contributing
1 building, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Branciforte Adobe
Allan Brown Site▾1981
County
Santa Cruz
Listed
Jun 25, 1981
Category
Site
Reference
81000178

The National Park Service withholds the location of this listing to protect it, so this site shows no address or map point for it.

California Powder Works BridgeNHL2015
Carmelita Court▾1986
Address
315--321 Main St., Santa Cruz
Listed
Mar 20, 1986
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
86000456
Contributing
8 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Carmelita Court
Castro, Jose Joaquin, Adobe▾1976
Address
NW of Watsonville at 184 Old Adobe Rd., Watsonville vicinity
Listed
Dec 12, 1976
Listed for
Agriculture, Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
76000531
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Castro, Jose Joaquin, Adobe
Cope Row Houses▾1982
Address
412--420 Lincoln St., Santa Cruz
Listed
Jan 28, 1982
Listed for
Community planning, Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Abbott Row House
Reference
82002274
Contributing
5 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Cope Row Houses
Cowell Lime Works Historic District▾2007
Address
University of California, Santa Cruz campus; High St. and Glen Coolidge Dr., Santa Cruz
Listed
Nov 21, 2007
Listed for
Industry
Significance
Local
Also known as
Davis and Jordan Lime Company; Davis and Cowell Lime Company; Henry Cowell Company; Henry Cowell Lime &
Reference
07001220
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Cowell Lime Works Historic District
Davenport Jail▾1992
Address
1 Center St., Davenport
Listed
Apr 27, 1992
Listed for
Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
92000422
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Davenport Jail
Felton Covered Bridge▾1973
Address
Covered Bridge Rd., Felton
Listed
Jun 19, 1973
Listed for
Engineering, Transportation, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
73000451
Built
1892
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Felton Covered Bridge
Felton Presbyterian Church▾1978
Address
6299 Gushee St., Felton
Listed
Apr 6, 1978
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Faye G. Belardi Memorial Library
Reference
78000774
Built
1893
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Felton Presbyterian Church
Garfield Park Branch Library▾1992
Address
705 Woodrow Ave., Santa Cruz
Listed
Mar 26, 1992
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Garfield Park Library
Reference
92000268
Built
1915
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Garfield Park Branch Library
Glen Canyon Covered Bridge▾1984
Address
Branciforte Dr., Santa Cruz vicinity
Listed
May 17, 1984
Listed for
Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Delaveaga Covered Bridge
Reference
84001194
Built
1892
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Glen Canyon Covered Bridge
Golden Gate Villa▾1975
Address
924 3rd St., Santa Cruz
Listed
Jul 24, 1975
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
The Monte Carlo
Reference
75000482
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Golden Gate Villa
Grace Episcopal Church▾2006
Address
12547 CA 9, Boulder Creek
Listed
Dec 19, 2006
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
First Church of Christ Scientist, Boulder Creek; San Lorenzo Valley Museum
Reference
06001158
Style
Gothic Revival
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Grace Episcopal Church
Hihn Building▾1973
Address
201 Monterey Ave., Capitola
Listed
Mar 20, 1973
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Superintendent's Office
Reference
73000450
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hihn Building
A. J. Hinds House▾1983
Address
529 Chestnut St., Santa Cruz
Listed
Aug 25, 1983
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
83001241
Style
Stick style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hinds, A. J., House
Hotel Metropole▾1979
Address
1111 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
Listed
May 23, 1979
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Plaza Books; Paper Vision
Reference
79000553
Built
1908
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hotel Metropole
Judge Lee House▾1980
Address
128 E. Beach St., Watsonville
Listed
Jun 30, 1980
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Julius Lee Home
Reference
80000868
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Judge Lee House
Lettunich Building▾1992
Address
406 Main St., Watsonville
Listed
Sep 24, 1992
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
92001278
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Lettunich Building
Live Oak Ranch▾1975
Address
105 Mentel Ave., Santa Cruz
Listed
Jul 10, 1975
Listed for
Agriculture, Conservation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hagemann House
Reference
75000483
Contributing
3 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Looff Carousel and Roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkNHL1987
Madison House▾1984
Address
335 East Lake, Watsonville
Listed
Feb 2, 1984
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Mitchell Resetar House
Reference
84001195
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Madison House
Mansion House Hotel▾1983
Address
418-424 Main St., Watsonville
Listed
Aug 18, 1983
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Mansion House
Reference
83001242
Built
1871
Style
Second Empire style
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Mansion House Hotel
Mission Hill Area Historic District▾1976
Address
Mission St., Santa Cruz
Listed
May 17, 1976
Listed for
Community planning, Landscape architecture, Native archaeology of the historic period, Commerce, Agriculture, Military, Education, Exploration and settlement, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
76000530
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Neary-Rodriguez Adobe▾1975
Address
130-134 School St., Santa Cruz
Listed
Feb 24, 1975
Listed for
Military, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Neary-Hopcroft Adobe
Reference
75000484
Built
1791
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Neary-Rodriguez Adobe
Octagon Building▾1971
Address
Corner of Front and Cooper Sts., Santa Cruz
Listed
Mar 24, 1971
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hall of Records
Reference
71000193
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Octagon Building
Old Riverview Historic District▾1988
Address
Blue Gum Ave., Capitola Ave., Riverview Ave., Riverview Dr., and Wharf Rd., Capitola
Listed
Jan 22, 1988
Listed for
Entertainment and recreation, Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
87000626
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Phillipshurst-Riverwood▾1983
Address
CA 9, Ben Lomond vicinity
Listed
Aug 4, 1983
Listed for
Landscape architecture, Health and medicine, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Blake Hammond Manor
Reference
83004369
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Redman House▾2004
Address
1635 W. Beach Dr., Watsonville
Listed
Jul 28, 2004
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
04000734
Built
1897
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Redman House
Rispin Mansion▾1991
Address
2200 Wharf Rd., Capitola
Listed
Mar 14, 1991
Listed for
Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
91000286
Built
1921
Style
Spanish Colonial Revival architecture
Contributing
2 buildings, 3 structures
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Rispin Mansion
Elias H. Robinson House▾1998
Address
363 Ocean St., Santa Cruz
Listed
Jan 9, 1998
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
97001634
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Robinson, Elias H., House
Sand Hill Bluff Site▾2008
County
Santa Cruz
Listed
Jun 20, 2008
Category
Site
Reference
08000528

The National Park Service withholds the location of this listing to protect it, so this site shows no address or map point for it.

Santa Cruz Downtown Historic District▾1989
Address
Roughly Rincon St., Church St., Chestnut St., Walnut St., Cedar St., Laurel St., Myrtle St., and Lincoln St., Santa Cruz
Listed
Jul 27, 1989
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Downtown Neighborhood
Reference
89001005
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Hiram D. Scott House▾1977
Address
4603 Scotts Valley Dr., Scotts Valley
Listed
Apr 13, 1977
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Scott House
Reference
77000348
Built
1853
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Scott, Hiram D., House
Six Sisters-Lawn Way Historic District▾1987
Address
Roughly bounded by San Jose Ave., Capitola Ave., and Esplanade, Capitola
Listed
May 1, 1987
Listed for
Entertainment and recreation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
87000623
Contributing
10 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Stoesser Block and Annex▾1983
Address
331-341 Main St., Watsonville
Listed
Apr 7, 1983
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
83001243
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Stoesser Block and Annex
US Post Office–Santa Cruz Main▾1985
Address
850 Front St., Santa Cruz
Listed
Jan 11, 1985
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Santa Cruz Main Post Office
Reference
85000139
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
US Post Office–Santa Cruz Main
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Valencia Hall▾1984
Address
Valencia Rd., Aptos vicinity
Listed
Sep 20, 1984
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
84001201
Built
1884
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Valencia Hall
Venetian Court Apartments▾1987
Address
1500 Wharf Rd., Capitola
Listed
Apr 2, 1987
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Venetian Court
Reference
87000574
Style
Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, Mediterranean Revival architecture
Contributing
24 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Venetian Court Apartments
Veterans Memorial Building▾1992
Address
842--846 Front St., Santa Cruz
Listed
Apr 27, 1992
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Vets Hall
Reference
92000423
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Veterans Memorial Building
Watsonville City Plaza▾1983
Address
Bounded by Main, Peck, Union, and E. Beach Cts., Watsonville
Listed
Aug 22, 1983
Listed for
Community planning, Landscape architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
The Plaza
Reference
83001244
Contributing
1 structure, 1 site, 4 objects
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Watsonville-Lee Road Site▾1976
County
Santa Cruz
Listed
May 28, 1976
Category
Site
Reference
76000532

The National Park Service withholds the location of this listing to protect it, so this site shows no address or map point for it.

Wee Kirk▾·
Address
9500 Central Ave., Ben Lomond
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Ben Lomond Community Church; Ben Lomond Presbyterian Church
Reference
100001730
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Wee Kirk

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