About this property
The Tucker House is located in Martinez, California. Originally located at 40 Escobar Street, this luxurious 4 story, 4 bedroom, 2 bath mansion was built for Captain John Tucker, a former sea captain from Nantucket, Massachusetts, who settled in Martinez, become a wheat farmer and built a mansion atop the hill on Escobar Street in 1877. The persons who moved into the house included not only the Captain, but also his wife, Mary Swain Tucker, Mary's brother, SylvanusChange Sylvester Swain,…
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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 100009021. It was listed on March 20, 2024.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Tucker House listed on the National Register?
Tucker House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 2024.
What type of historic resource is Tucker House?
Tucker House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Tucker House?
The period of significance for Tucker House is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1877.
Can I research the history near Tucker House?
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