Hostess House
National Register of Historic Places

Hostess House

Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
Listed
July 29, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
76000528

About this property

The Hostess House is a historic house in Palo Alto, California. It was built in 1918 by the YWCA for members of the United States Army to meet their relatives while they were still serving in World War I. The Hostess House was originally located in Camp Fremont. The building operated as a hostess house from May through October 1918. The house was designed by architect Julia Morgan. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since July 30, 1976. The building moved locations after World War I ended and was repurposed into a municipally sponsored community center, the first in the nation. It is now the MacArthur Park Restaurant.

Location

Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
37.44293, -122.16590

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Sources

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When was Hostess House listed on the National Register?

Hostess House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Hostess House?

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

What is the period of significance for Hostess House?

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

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