National Register of Historic Places

Morse, Charles Copeland, House

Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California
Listed
April 12, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77000347

About this property

The Charles Copeland Morse House was the home of Charles Copeland Morse, founder of the Ferry-Morse Seed Company. It is located in Santa Clara, California, and is a California Historical Landmark (#904), as well as listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This house is a classic Queen Anne Victorian. Rising three stories over a raised basement, the twin gables, witches' hat turret, decorative shingles, trims and stained glass windows all contribute to the grand effect. The entry is distinguished by an ornate front porch. Inside the mansion are rich wood molding, stained glass windows and chandeliers. A unique chandelier is found in the old dining room. This brass fixture came from the family of the founder of the Bank of America, Amadeo Giannini. About 1975, Caroline and Vaughn Nixon bought the house and restored the ornate mansion to its original grandeur. The Morse Mansion, located at 981 Fremont St., presently houses a sorority of Santa Clara University and is not open to the public.

Location

981 Fremont St.
Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California
37.35212, -121.94572

Categories

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When was Morse, Charles Copeland, House listed on the National Register?

Morse, Charles Copeland, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 12, 1977.

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Morse, Charles Copeland, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Morse, Charles Copeland, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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