Dunker House
National Register of Historic Places

Dunker House

Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
Listed
February 19, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
82002264

About this property

The Dunker House is a historic house in Palo Alto, California. The property has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 19, 1982. It was built in 1926 for John Dunker and his wife, who were "prominent Palo Alto citizens." The house was designed by architect Birge Clark in the Spanish Colonial Revival style. It was "one of the first two houses" to be designed in this style in Palo Alto. The Dunkers hired Leslie Kiler, a relative, to design the grounds. It was built by Wells P. Goodenough. The property measures 178.38 by 150 feet. National Register of Historic Places listings in Santa Clara County, California

Location

420 Maple St.
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
37.45842, -122.15052

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Sources

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When was Dunker House listed on the National Register?

Dunker House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 19, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Dunker House?

Dunker House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Dunker House?

The period of significance for Dunker House is recorded as the civil_war era.

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