An Architectural History of Santa Cruz

An addendum to Chase's 'Sidewalk Companion', detailing the evolution of architectural styles as they parallel social and economic progress in Santa Cruz. Illustrations depicting local historic houses epitomizing the changes included.

Notables: William Blackburn House, 335 Union Street, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Strick style, 333 Locust Street, Collins House, Shingle style, 218 Highland Avenue, Colonial Revival, 603 Third Street, William Warren House, Mission Revival, Bungalow, Wessendorf House, Moderne, H. R. Judah House, McElrath House, Third Bay Tradition
Creator: John Chase
Source: The Sidewalk Companion to Santa Cruz Architecture
Date: 1975
Type: ILLUSTRATION; EXCERPT; DOCUMENT
Coverage:
  • Architecture
  • Santa Cruz
  • 1970s
Identifier: MS-SANTA CRUZ-HISTORICAL HOUSES-08

Citation

Chase, John. “An Architectural History of Santa Cruz.” The Sidewalk Companion to Santa Cruz Architecture. 1975. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/141461. Accessed 20 May 2026.