About this property
The Ross House is a historic house in San Jose, California. It was built in 1878 for Lyman Ross and his son Oscar. The Rosses were fruit dealers.
Location
Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 82000992. It was listed on October 29, 1982.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Ross House listed on the National Register?
Ross House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 1982.
What type of historic resource is Ross House?
Ross House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ross House?
The period of significance for Ross House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1878.
Can I research the history near Ross House?
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