Palm Haven

By Michael Borbely and Brian Hoffman

Indexed by: Janice Brown & Sam Benson

Last Name, First or topicpage #Image typeOther information
“Blossom Time”, East Santa Clara Painting110Photoc. 1915 painted by Charles Harmon for San Francisco World’s Fair
“House of Cibari” Railcar74Photo1920’s, Cibari family shipped California products to East Coast markets.
1540 Calaveras Dr. San, Jose60Photo of homeRecent, first arc-welded all steel framed house on Pacific Coast
645 Palm Haven Photo83PhotoWolfe & Higgins designed; final home built by Earnest Wolfe in Palm Haven.
671 Coe Avenue Photo70Photoc. 1921
722 Palm Haven Ave108Photoc. 2002.
925 Plaza Drive109PhotoFrank Wolfe’s last home.
Agern, Arthur Dr,27PhotoDental Practice at Garden City Bank Building. Residence at 685 Palm Haven Ave. Purchased home latrert sy 847 Clintonia Ave. in 1918.
Aiello, John Paul123TextRestaurant owner, changed surname to Allen
Aiello, Peter123TextRestaurant owner, changed surname to Allen
Allen, Carolyn123TextMoved to Palm Haven in 1983 and has taken over family business with husband, Jalil.
Allen, Charles21, 22, 26, 114, 115TextAt College of the Pacific. Practiced law.
Allen, Charles Sumner98TextPersonal friend of Herbert Hoover working with draft board for WWI. Presided over San Jose Board of Education for 24 years. Editorial writer for San Jose Mercury Herald.
Allen, John Paul123TextRestaurant owner, changed surname from Aiello
Allen, Peter123TextRestaurant owner, changed surname from Aiello
Allen, Wiley B.53TextStore named for him purchased by Sherman-Clay piano distributor. Later owned Allen’s Music Emporium.
Amidor, Chris37Photoc. 1905, postal employee.
Anderson-Barngrover Main Plant48Photoc. 1920’s
Andrews, Amador19TextSon of George Andrews.
Andrews, George Snowden19TextFather of Georgia Andrews.
Andrews, Georgia19Photo of homeOwner of 747 Coe. Ave
Andy Boy Label82Photoc. 1927
Argall, Charles113TextWith brothers, performed in singing quartet.
Argall, Clarence113TextLived at 656 Palm Haven Ave., performed in singing quartet.
Argall, Claude113TextLived at 656 Palm Haven Ave., performed in singing quartet.
Argall, Donald113TextWith brothers, performed in singing quartet.
Art Object Gallery Studio124Photoc. 2011, Ken Masusumoto opened Studio in Japantown San Jose.
Associated Oil Station45Photoc. 1922
Auditorium Rink67Photoc. 1900’s, skating and entertainment center.
Austin, William29TextManager of Wiley B. Allen Co., purchased 925 Clintonia Ave in 1916.
Bailey & Biebrach, Tobacconists71Photoc. 1910’s
Bailey, C.H.71TextOpened shop with partner at 665 Coe Ave in 1925
Ball, I.A.37Photoc. 1905, postal employee.
Bank of San Jose Building73, 95Photoc. 1921
Bariteu, Eli68, 69TextPurchased Katen’s interest in 1917 and remained Stephen Saunders partner uintil Saunder’s death in 1946
Beal, William37TextSuperintendent at Hubbard & Carmichael Lumber Co. around 1918. Later moved to 833 Bird Ave and opened Realty Firm.
Bean Spray Pump48TextPurchased Anderson-Barngrover in 1928
Beans, Willam Knox17, 39Textc. 1916, sold last remaining parcels in Palm Haven
Benevento Home56Photoc. 1929, 721 Riverside Drice
Benevento, Aline Ortega56TextWorked with builder Ira Brotzman
Benevento, John57PhotoFather of Norvelle Benevento.
Benevento, Norvelle57, 118, 119Photoc. 1936, daughter of Aline Ortega Benevento with father, John
Benevento, Norvelle Ramona58PhotoPosing in front of 721 Riverside Dr. with grandfather, Jose, and mother, Norvelle.
Beven, Ellen Trainor96PhotoPictured with grandson, John Bohnett, on 11th birthday
Bevens Home34Blueprintc. 1912, 660 Coe Ave.
Bevens, Edgar34, 36Text660 Coe Ave, 1912, carpenter and home builder, owner.
Bevens, Ellen36Photo660 Palm Haven Avenue, 1910’s
Bevens, June29, 96Photoc. 1920
Bevens, Willard36Photo660 Palm Haven Avenue, 1910’s
Bickur Cholim Synagogue104Photoc. Early 1900’s. Burned in 1940 fire; rebuilt on University Ave.
Biebrach, Bruch, & Moore66TextLeon Loupe worked here in 1924.
Biebrach, William71, 76, 102, 116PhotoOpened shop with partner at 665 Coe Ave in 1924
Biebrach, William L,101Photoc.1930, Sr. partner in Biebrach, Bruch, & Moore, real estate firm. Biebrach Park named for William L. Biebrach
Binder, William119TextBuilt San Martin Presbyterian Church.
Birmingham, Paul121Photoc.1948, airport engineer, lived at 928 Cointonia Ave. from 1940-1952.
Bland, Henry Meade111Photoc. 1929, nationally aclaimed poet, California’s Poet Laureate.
Bloom L. Sons Company, Inc.87Photoc. 1920’s
Bohnett, Ivadelle95TextWife of Lewis Dan Bohnett, raised two sons at 940 Plaza Dr.
Bohnett, Joan E.95TextGranddaughter of L.D. and Ivadelle, had family home designated a City Landmark.
Bohnett, John29, 34, 36, 96Photoc. 1920
Bohnett, L.D.115TextRegarding Railroad issues. Elected attorney for Willow Glen.
Bohnett, Lewis36TextSon-in-law of Edgar Blevens.
Bohnett, Lewis Dan34Photoc. 1914, son-in-law of Edgar Blevens.
Bohnett, Lewis Dan (L.D.)94, 95Flyerc. 1914. Became deputy county clerk; then served 3 terms as California State Assembly floor leader for Gov. Hiram Johnson.
Bohnett, Lewis Dan Jr.96, 97PhotoPalm Haven Kids Hand Out, c. 1931.
Bohnett, Lewis Dan Jr. (Ding)97Photoc. 1930. Son 0f L.D. Bohnett. collector of things as a younster, he later opened Trader Lew’s, an amusement park, off Monterey Rd. in San Jose.
Bohnett, Lewis Jr.29, 44Photoc. 1920
Bohnett, Mrs. L.D.10PostcardPostcard
Bon-Ton Millinery Interior85Photoc. 1920’s; owner Sophie Klein
Bossemeyer, Clyde50, 52TextSold home at 845 Plaza Drive in 1925 to Alan Cormack.
Bouckout, Grace87TextWorked for Sophie Klein. Lived in Klein owned house at 650 Palm Haven.
Bouckout, John87TextWindow trimmer at Bloom L, Sons Company; lived with wife Grac at 650 Palm Haven.
Bridges, Henry63TextWestminister Presbyterian Church, building committee
Broadway General Store21PhotoPreviously called Crisham’s, across from 747 Coe Ave. in operation until 1980’s.
Brotzman, Ira46TextBuilder of Geach home.
Brotzman, Ira56TextHome builder
Bruch Home76Photoc. 1922, Family home built in 1920 at 791 Bird Ave.
Bruch, Barbara77Photoc. 1926
Bruch, Forrest76PhotoHired Albert Haskins to build two homes on Bird Ave.
Bruch, Louis77TextGrandfather of Barbara Bunch,
Bruch, Robin76, 77TextWife of Forrest Burch
Bush, Frank32, 35TextBuilt largest automobile garage on west coast in 1907 with Wallace Brothers
Bush, L. W.34TextDraftsman of blueprint of 660 Coe Ave, 1912.
Bush, Lysle31, 32, 34, 47, 106TextSon of Frank.
California Nation Guard51Photoc. 1911, Noncommissioned Officers, 5th Infantry, Company B.
California Prune & Apricot Growers Assoc.46Photoc. 1918
Calvelli, August78TextSold 645 Riverside Dr. To James and Gladys Higgins,
Campbell, Annie63TextWestminister Presbyterian Church, building committee.
Campbell, George B.70, 71TextOrganizer of funding to construct YMCA. Purchased property at 671 Coe Avenue in 1921
Carnegie Library20Photoc.1920’s, at 1102 E. Santa Clara St. San Jose.
Carpenter, Grover53TextBuilding contractor for Allen E. Young home
Case, Mabel103TextWife of William Case, active in Young Women’s Christian Assoc.
Case, William103TextPresbyterian minister
Chace, John Derrol45, 93TextSales agent for Associated Oil Co.; in 1925 purchased 960 Plaza Dr.
Chace, Louise93TextWife of John Derrol Chace.
Chase, J.R.45TextFather of John Derrol Chace, land developer, San Jose Postmaster from 1912-1931
Chase, John D.93TextPostmaster, and son of pervious postmaster. President Herbert Hoover recommended he permanently fill post in 1932.
Chemical No, 7105Photoc. 1926, cty officials including Clarence Goodwin with new fire engine.
Church of the Five Wounds103Photoc. 1939, Portuguese church built in San Jose in 1919.
Clark, May98TextWife of Paul Clark.
Clark, Paul98, 115TextLaw partner of Charles Sumner Allen, moved to 571 Coe Ave. Later moved to Willow Glen and became first Mayor.
Clark, U.S.37Photoc. 1905, postal employee.
College of the Pacific21Photoc. 1920, moved to Stockton, CA in 1924.
Consolidarted Laundry CompanyCover, 68, 69PhotoBuilding and employees; located at 995 Clintonia Ave.
Cooper, Ashley110TextArtist
Cormack, Alan50TextO.A. Hale Dept. manager
Cribari Home73PhotoBuilt at 1066 Bird Ave. in 1921.
Cribari, Benjamin73TextPatriarch of San Jose vitner family.
Cribari, Fiore73TextBuilt home at 1066 Bird Ave., brother of Irma Saso.
Cribari, Jean73TextNeighbors of Sasos on Bird Ave.
Cribari, Josephine73TextParents of Irma Saso and Fiore Cribari.
Cribari, Maria Bisceglia73TextBuilt home at 1066 Bird Ave.
Cribari, Pasquale73TextNeighbors of Sasos on Bird Ave.
Crisham, Della21TextWife of Peter Crisham.
Crisham, Peter21TextOwner of store fsrom 1940-1970’s.
Crystal Creamery123Photoc. 1940, restaurant of 3 in a chain purchased by Aiello
Cunningham, Jim116Textc. 1930, policeman
Curtis, Ernie110TextAchitect who introduced Frank Schemmel to future partner Albert Solon.
D’Arrigo, Andrea79PhotosFormed D’Arrigo Brothers Company, vegetable business. Moved to San Jose in 1924, formed D’Arrigo Brothers of San Jose.Changed name to Andrew.
D’Arrigo, Andrew79TextSon of Andrea and Concetta D’Arrigo.
Daley, Edith91, 111,125PhotoIn San Jose City Staff Photo of 1920’s
D’Arrigo Family80PhotoVisiting Wawona in 1920’s.
D’Arrigo, Andy82Photoc. 1926, son of Stephen D’Arrigo, used this for label of Andy Boy brand.
D’Arrigo, Concetta79TextWife of Andrea D’Arrigo.
D’Arrigo, Stefano79PhotosFormed D’Arrigo Brothers Company, vegetable business. Moved to San Jose in 1924, formed D’Arrigo Brothers of San Jose. Changed name to Stephen
Delson, Monica125Photoc. 1970’s. At 633 Palm Haven Ave.
Delson, Rosemarie125Photoc. 1970’s. At 633 Palm Haven Ave.
Delson, Rudolph125Photoc. 1970’s. At 633 Palm Haven Ave.
Derrol, John D.45TextMayor of Santa Cruz in 1880’s, grandfather of John Derrol Chace
DeWit, J37Photoc. 1905, postal employee.
DiMaggio, Joe123Photoc. 1960’s at Paolo’s Restraurant with friend, Joe DiMaggio.
Drew, Mary55Photoc.1920, with friends
Eaton Printing Company15PhotosExterior and Interior at 175 W. Santa Clara St, San Jose.
Eaton, Alfred10, 15TextSon of Amasa Eaton, honored father after his death with his favorte tree, Palm, with a haven for these trees.
Eaton, Alfred Clifton7TextKnown as EV&H purchusers of property.
Eaton, Amasa10TextPresident of San Jose Light & Power and diretor of Bank of San Jose.
Eldridge, George88Textworked as plant superintendent for Richmond-Chase, fruit processing company. In 1923 purchased 656 Palm Have Ave.
English Home66Photoc. 1924, 929 Clintonia Ave.
English, Norman66TextTelephone engineer bought 929 Clintonia Ave.
Espinola, George8TextArchitectural historian,
Estensen, Alvin44PhotoOffspring of Nicolai Estensen, lived at 985 Plaza Drive in 1930’s.
Estensen, Clara44PhotoOffspring of Nicolai Estensen, lived at 985 Plaza Drive in 1930’s.
Estensen, Emma44PhotoOffspring of Nicolai Estensen, lived at 985 Plaza Drive in 1930’s.
Estensen, Ernest44PhotoOffspring of Nicolai Estensen, lived at 985 Plaza Drive in 1930’s.
Estensen, Harold44PhotoOffspring of Nicolai Estensen, lived at 985 Plaza Drive in 1930’s.
Estensen, Inga44PhotoOffspring of Nicolai Estensen, lived at 985 Plaza Drive in 1930’s.
Estensen, Leonard44PhotoOffspring of Nicolai Estensen, lived at 985 Plaza Drive in 1930’s.
Estensen, Lowell44PhotoOffspring of Nicolai Estensen, lived at 985 Plaza Drive in 1930’s.
Estensen, Mabel44PhotoOffspring of Nicolai Estensen, lived at 985 Plaza Drive in 1930’s.
Estensen, Mildred44PhotoOffspring of Nicolai Estensen, lived at 985 Plaza Drive in 1930’s.
Estensen, Nicolai44PhotoNorwegian immigrant lived at 985 Plaza Drive in 1930’s.
Estensen, Oscar44PhotoOffspring of Nicolai Estensen, lived at 985 Plaza Drive in 1930’s.
EV&H8TextPartnership of Alfred Clinton Eaton, Ashley Clinton Vestal and Thomas Henry Herschbach purchased land for Palm Haven along with deed restrictions,
Ever Sweet Label81PhotoD’Arrigos created a distinct label and wrapped each broccoli bunch individually.
F.M. Stern Cowboy Catalog89Catalogc. 1900
F.M. Sterns Harness Shop Interior89Photoc. 1898
Ferdinand, John Fr.103TextMoved to 853 Hartford Ave in 1924.
Fireman’s Rodeo Parade49Photoc. 1940’s
First Annual Auto Show32, 33Photoc. 1909
First Annual Auto Show Souvenir Program31Flyerc. 1909
First Methodist Episcopal Church113Photoc. 1910, interior photo
Fisher Home60Sketchc. 1933, 709 Riverside Drive.
Fisher, Herbert, Mr. & Mrs.60TextOwners of 709 Riverside Drive.
Follette, William52TextBuilt home at 840 Plaza Drive in1922.
Food Machinery Corporation48TextPurchased Bean Spray Pump and was known as FMC.
Franklin, Harvey104TextHe became Rabbi in 1921 until 1931.
Franklin, Harvey Rabbi62TextInherited property in Nichols, Iowa.
Frost, Maude72TextWife of William Frost; lived at 655 Coe Ave.
Frost, William72TextSecretary at Guaranty Building & Trust. Had home at 635 Coe Ave.
Gangi, Arthur “Red”49PhotoPictured in Fireman’s Rodeo Parade
Garden City Bank Building27, 72Photoc. 1910 at First and San Fernando Streets in San Jose,
Garden City Wheelmen113Photoc. 1910, bicicyle race team.
Geach Home46Photoc. 1934, 919 Plaza Drive.
Geach, Herbert46TextGarden City Manufacturing partner and by 1930 owner.
Goodwin, Clarence63, 91, 102, 105, 116TextWestminister Presbyterian Church, building committee.
Great Mausoleum Rotunda72Photoc. 1934, built in 1928.
Griffen, Donald52Photoc. 1929, with neighbors.
Griffin, Donald24, 120Photoc.1929 at 899 Plaza Dr., looking North with neighborhood friends.
Griffin, Edward24TextChild of Frederick and Lydia, died from Spanish Influenza..
Griffin, Frederick23Photo of homeHome at 899 Plaza Drive, 1916
Griffin, Frederick and Lydia23Photoc. 1930
Griffin, John24TextChild of Frederick and Lydia.
Griffin, Lydia23, 120TextWife of Frederick Griffin,
Griffin, Marian24TextChild of Frederick and Lydia.
Guaranty Building & Trust72Text
Haley, William75PhotoDeputy Superintendent at Security Warehouse operation, built 821 Bird Ave.
Hall of Justice100Photoc. 1900’s
Hamburg, Walter49PhotoPictured in Fireman’s Rodeo Parade
Hamiin, Howard75TextSon of Edwin Hamlin, worked in family business.
Hamlin Packing Company43TextLocated near Olive Company
Hamlin Packing Crates75PhotoHamlin family business
Hamlin, Edwin43, 75TextWorked with Oliver in developing fruit drying equipment.
Hamlin, Homer45, 75TextSold to Joseph Mendel.
Harmon, Charles110TextArtist, lived at 815 Clintonia Ave., hangs “currently” at Santa Clara Court House.
Harmon, Ida110TextWife of Charles Harmon.
Haskins, Albert76TextHired by Forrest Burch to build two houses on Bird Ave.
Hathaway, Parker116, 117, 118Photoc. 1951, San Jose City Council for 18 years,
Hathaway, Zina Lou117Photoc. 1944, in front of home at 802 Plaza Dr. with friend and pet.
Hayes, Chas.37Photoc. 1905, postal employee.
Herrold, Charles29TextRadio pioneer, set up transmitter for Victrolas in 1912 from Wiley B. Allen Co. One of first music broadcasts.
Herschbach, Ashley11TextJoined Eaton to create Palm Haven.
Herschbach, August F.10Photoc. 1900
Herschbach, Charles10Photoc. 1900
Herschbach, Dewitt Clinton11TextPlayed key role in preserving land for Alum Rock Park.
Herschbach, Harrison10, 11TextSon of Robert Joseph Herschbach.
Herschbach, Henry10Photoc. 1900
Herschbach, Robert11TextDeveloped Palm Haven lots opened on March 15, 1913.
Herschbach, Robert C.10, 28TextSon of Robert Joseph Herschbach.
Herschbach, Robert Joseph10Photoc. 1900
Herschbach, Thomas10, 11TextSon of Robert Joseph Herschbach.
Herschbach, Thomas Henry7TextKnown as EV&H purchusers of property.
Herschbach, Vestal11TextJoined Eaton to create Palm Haven.
Herschbach, William10Photoc. 1900
Higgins, Gladys78TextWife of James Higgins.
Higgins, James “Jimmie”78Photoc. 1942, 645 Riverside Drive, owner of home. WWI Navy Veteran.
Hill, Andrew110TextArtist
Hoeller, Clara48, 50TextWife of Rudolph Hoeller
Hoeller, Rudolph48, 49TextAnderson-Barngrover plan forman purchased home at 869 Plaza Drive.
Hoff, Henry78Photo1914, first president of San Jose Rotary Club. Purchased 625 Riverside Dr. In 1926. Owned Hoff-Keyser shoe business.
Hoff-Keyser shoe business78TextOwner was Henry Hoff.
Home of Benevolence99PhotoRecent photo of what was previously the Home of Benevolence, organized in 1867 for homeless children.
Hoover, Herbert98TextPersonal friend of Charles Sumner Allen.
Hotel Montgomery30PhotoOne of the first projects of T. S, Montgomery in 1910, purchased 1924 and renamed Biebrach, Bruch & Moore.
Hubbard & Carmichael Lumber Company37Photoc. 1900
Hubbard, Albert37PhotoHubbard & Carmichael Lumber Company, 1900’s
Hubbard, John37PhotoHubbard & Carmichael Lumber Company, 1900’s
J.P. Yagle37Photoc. 1905, postal employee.
J.S. Williams66TextClothier
J.S. Williams Business48PhotoOn South First St. Expanded to be first chain store clothier on West Coast.
Jacke, William L.107TextPatent for radio tuner filed in 1928, sold to Philco radio company. Lived at 936 Clintonia Ave.
Jackson Home72Photoc. 1930s, 635 Coe Ave.
Jackson, Lelande72TextDentist, purchased 635 Coe Ave.
Jenks, Arthur W.64TextBought home in 1932 at 704 Palm Haven Ave.
Jones, Wm. G.37Photoc. 1905, postal employee.
Kanoth, Loretta55Photoc.1920, with friends
Katen, W.A.68, 69TextStarted Valley Towel Supply Co. in 1911
Kelly, Luke67TextSuperintendent for Muirson Label Printing Co., purchased 935 Clintonia Ave. Active in civic affairs.
King, Alice108TextLived at 722 Palm Haven Ave.
King, F. Loui108TextFounded King Conservatory of Music and father of Frank Giorza King, accomplished musician, composer and teacher.
King, Frank29TextManaged Wiley B. Allen Co. in 1905 and 1906.
King, Frank Giorza108TextLived at 722 Palm Haven Ave.
Klein72TextNeighbor of Lelande Jackson
Klein Home84Photoc. 1923, 636 Palm Haven Ave. Designed by Herman Krause.
Klein, Adrian84, 85, 86, 87, 106TextHome at 636 Palm Haven Ave.
Klein, Robert84, 87PhotoS0n of Sophie Klein.
Klein, Sophia84TextWife of Adrian Klein; home at 636 Palm Haven Ave.
Klein, Sophie84, 85, 86, 87, 106Photoc. 1921. Sophie Klein owned millinary shop in downtown San Jose.
Knowles, Harold Homer40Photoc. 1902, 1/3 owner of Knowles, Taylor & Knowles China Company of East Liverpool, Ohio. Purchased 747 Coe Ave.
Knowles, Homer37, 40Textfather of Harold Homer Knowles and part owner of Knowles, Taylor and Knowles.
Knowles, Taylor & Knowles Pottery Factory41Photoc. 1900, Ohio factory
Kocher, George59, 60Textc. 1931, builder of 721 Riverside Dr.
Kocher, Lawrence60TextPartnered with brother, George Koche.
Krause72TextNeighbor of Lelande Jackson
Krause Home112Photoc. 1923, 600 Palm Haven Avenue built in 1919.
Krause, Herman73, 84, 105, 112TextDesigned home at 1066 Bird Ave.
Ladies’ Home Journal Article53Photoc. 1919, “New Bungalow Apartment for Business Women”.
Lei, Ed37Photoc. 1905, postal employee.
Levin Richmond Terminal Corporation121Photo“Recent”photo of Machinery and Salvage Company founded in 1939.
Levin, David121TextFounded Levin Machinery and Salvage Company with brother, David.
Levin, Gary121TextRichard Levin’s Grandson, Gary Leven, “currently” leads Levin Richmond Terminal.
Levin, Richard121TextFounded Levin Machinery and Salvage Company with brother, David.
Loupe Home66Photoc. 1980’s 928 Clintonia Ave. built by Wyckoff & White in 1924
Loupe, Alice Allen65Photoc. 1904, on her wedding day.
Loupe, Leon66TextLoupe Court and Rae Street in Gilroy named after Leon Loupe.
Loupe, Leon Rea65Photoc. 1904
Mack Truck Shop54Photoc. 1920’s
Macke, Frances54TextWife of Robert Macke. They had home built in 1926 at 739 Riverside Drive.
Macke, Robert54TextForeman at Grower’s Packing and Warehousing Assoc.
Manning Home Blueprint63Blueprintc. 1920, 725 Palm Haven.
Manning, Irene62, 63TextWife of Thomas Manning.
Manning, T.H.63TextVisible dedication at Westminister Presbyterian Church.
Manning, Thomas62TextBuilt home a 725 Palm Haven in 1921, owned many lots.
Markham. Edwin111Photoc. 1929, poet, philosopher, teacher.
Matusumoto, Joy124TextWife of Ken Matusumoto. Lived at 676 Palm Haven Ave.
Matusumoto, Ken124PhotoAfter graduation for San Jose State Univ. in 1983, he moved to 676 Palm Haven Ave.
Max Blum & Co45Photoc. 1925
McCarthy, Charles L.83PhotoRegional vice-president of CBS. Lived at 853 Hartford Ave. in Palm Haven.
McEnery, John102PhotoIntroducing Eleanor Roosevelt, lived at one time at 865 Bird Ave. Park in downtown San Jose is named for McEnery,
McGeoghegan, Aileen52TextWife of Willard Follette
McKee, LidiaInside coverTextLeader of Home of Benevolence for 28 years.
McKee, Lydia64TextBought home from Wolfe at 704 Palm Haven Ave.
McKee, Lydia Toland99TextRemembered for leading the Home of Benevolence. In 1930, she purchased the home at 704 Palm Haven Ave. for her retirement.
McKenzie, Charles28, 108TextArchitect (former Frank Wolfe partner) of 925 Clintonia Avenue, c. 1913.
Mendel, Joseph45TextManager of Max Blum & Co. Purchased 945 Plaza Drive.
Mercury Hearld Offices98Photoc. 1920’s
Monahan, Thomas37Photoc. 1905, postal employee and future San Jose Mayor.
Monahan, Thomas, Mayor13PhotoC, 1912, served 2 year term as mayor of San Jose.
Montgomery, T. S.30Text“Empire Builder”
Moore, Arthur76Textpartnered with William Biebrach and Forrest Bruch in Biebrach, Bruch & Moore.
Muirson Label Printing Company67Photoc. 1926
Newhall, Sylvester7TextDeceased owner of property sold to EV&H.
Nichols Home61Photoc. 2004, 847 Clintonia Ave. Home of Townsend Nichols.
Nichols Hotel, Nichols, Iowa62Photoc. 1870’s photo of St. Nichols Hotel in Nichols, Iowa.
Nichols, Benjamin62TextBrother of Townsend Nichols.
Nichols, Samuel61TextServed in war of 1812, father of Townsend Nichols
Nichols, Townsend61, 62Textc. 1921, purchased home at 847 Clontonia Ave.
O.A. Hale Department Store50Photoc. 1930’s
O’Connor, Percy91, 92, 116PhotoIn San Jose City Staff Photo of 1920’s
Oak Hill Improvement Company72Text
O’Connor, Doris92PhotoIn front of 970 Plaza Drive home. Photo was from newpaper feature on “Mrs. O.C.”
Oliver Company Dryer41, 42, 43Photoc. 1920 transfer of fruit drying tray.
Oliver, Fred49PhotoPictured in Fireman’s Rodeo Parade
Oliver, William B.41TextIn 1924 moved family to 747 Coe.
Orgega Family58PhotoThree generations
Orgega, Aline55Photoc.1920, with friends
Ortega Family Home57Photoc.1929, 721 Riverside Dr.
Ortega Family Home & Dog, Lady59Photoc. 1931, 721 Riverside Dr. under construction.
Ortega, Aline Ramona54, 58Photoc. 1920’s, direct descendant of early Spanish Pioneer.
Ortega, Jose Quintin II58PhotoFather of Aline Ramona Oretega
Ortega, Jose, Sgt54Textc. 1769, commissioned to locate Monterey Bay, discovered San Francisco Bay.
Ortega, Julia58Text4th generation to reside at 721 Riverside Dr.
Palm Haven12, 14Flyerc. 1913 Palm Haven opening ad.
Palm Haven Avenue Entrance122Photoc. 1955 which was closed later as Bird Ave. was widened.
Palm Haven Brochure19Brochurec. 1913
Palm Haven Business Area Map38Map1950 Sanbourn Map of Business and Professional Leaders
Palm Haven Buyers16Map“The First Wave” in 1915, Sanborn Insurance map.
Palm Haven Flyer28Flyerc. 1913
Palm Haven Investment Company (PHIC)70TextHired Wallace & Bush to build homes in Palm Haven.
Palm Haven map, 1913127MapWebsite at www.palmhaven.info has more on homes and history.
Palm Haven Track Assoc,17TextIncorporated on February 7, 1917.
Parish, Charles20TextArchitect of Paugh House.
Paugh, William J.20Photo1850’s home in Jackson, Amador County, CA, on National Register of Historic Placs
Pellier, L.37Photoc. 1905, postal employee.
Pitman, Cornelius99TextWith his brother, ran San Jose Abstract Company. He was elect Santa Clara County assessor in 1914. Owned home at 722 Palm Haven Ave.
Plaza Drive44PhotoLooking Southward, c. 1930
Plaza Drive View116Photoc.1930, looking North
Police Courtroom, City Hall91Photoc. 1920’s.
Radio Tuner Patant Drawing107Drawingc. 1942, patent filed by William L. Jacke in 1928.
Rane, George36Photo660 Palm Haven Avenue, 1910’s
Ranstead, Jane19TextWife of George Andrews.
Ranstead, Lyman T.19TextUncle of Jane Ranstead.
Restored Plaza Pillar125Photo2004, celebrating restored pillars at Palm Haven Plaza..
Richmond-Chase Plant88Photoc. 1920’s
Richmond-Chase Plant No. 788Photoc. 1920’s
Rim Rock124Photoc. 2008, natural stone scupture by Ken Masumoto.
Roller, Albert72TextDesigned Great Mausoleum
Roosevelt, Eleanor102PhotoTaken in 1940 at Democratic Party even at Hotel DeAnza.
Rossi, L.C.73, 79TextHired in 1928 by Dr. Saso to build home at 609 Palm Haven Ave.
Rowe, Mike126TextThe Mike of “Mike and Malou” Show
Rucker-Klein Limited85TextRealtor business that involved Adrian Klein
Ruehl-Wheeler Nursery76Text
Sainsbury, Brice67TextUncle of George Sainsbury sold property to Ernest Wolfe for development of 935 Clintonia Ave.
Sainsbury, Dorothy46TextWife of George Sainsbury
Sainsbury, George46TextOrganizer of California Prune & Apricot Association
Salisbury, Henry37TextFather of Samuel Salisbury and Civil War veteran in 15th Kansas Cavalry, believed to have built 779 Bird Ave.
Salisbury, Samuel37Photoc. 1905 Postal employee
San Jose Abstract Company99Graphicc. 1900.
San Jose Airport Ground Breaking121Photoc. 1948
San Jose City Council102Photoc.1939
San Jose City Council Session116Photoc. 1951
San Jose City Hall Plaza12Photoc. 1900
San Jose City Hall Steps91PhotoSan Jose City Staff in 1920’s.
San Jose Downtown18Photoc. 1908
San Jose Main Post Office93PhotoOpened in 1933. Designed by Ralph Wyckoff.
San Jose Mercury and News122Pnotoc. 1960’s, workers readying sign,
San Jose Postal Employlees37Photoc. 1905
San Martin Presbyterian Church119PhotoRecent photo, built in 1904.
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of 195090MapWalking Tour of Political and Community Leaders. Shows Palm Haven mostly developed by 1950.
Santa Clara Street at 4th Street Crossing114Photoc. 1935, when railroad came through town.
Saso, Irma73TextDaughter of Benjamin Criabari, wife of L.C. Saso.
Saso, Samuel Dr.73TextDentist, located office at Bank of San Jose Building.
Saunders, Ruth Tucker67TextDaughter of Amos Tucker. She lived at 995 Clintonia Ave.
Saunders, StephenCover, 68, 69Photo of homeOwner of pictured Consolidated Laundry Company.
Schemmei Home109PhotoBuilt 821 Plaza Drive in 1925 by Frank Pfister Schemmel.
Schemmel, Frank110TextBusiness partners
Schemmel, Frank Pfister109TextBuilt and lived in home at 821 Plaza Drive. Frank was an accomplished muscian.
Schemmel, Gladys109TextWife of Frank Pfister Schemmel.
Schemmel, Henry109TextFather of Frank Pfister Schemmel, whose wife was a Pfister, organized San Jose’s first orchestra.
Security Warehouse and Cold Storage75Photo1c. 1935 photo.
Shontz, James27TextLeased home at 685 Palm Haven Ave. from Dr. Arthur Agern,
Shontz, Sydney27, 51TextSon of James Shontz, built 868 Clintonia Ave. home on lot purchased from his father.
Silva, Marian53TextBuilt bungalow at 755/757 Riverside Drive in 1927.
Singleton, J.M.37Photoc. 1905, postal employee.
Skillings, Warren25Photo of homeDesigner of 701 Palm Haven, 1965.
Sodality Baseball ParkInside coverPhotoBenefit game for the Home of Benevolence on Oct. 26, 1927 featured Babe Ruth. Lou Gehrig and “Lefty” O”Doul also played exhibition games at this park.
Solon & Schemmel Factory110Photoc. 1920’s. Tile can be found at imortant historical sites in California.
Solon, Albert110TextBusiness partners, tile maker.
Sontheimer, Urban72, 100TextWorked with William Frost in Oak Hill Improvement Co.
Sontheimer, Walter100TextFounded Guaranty Building & Loan Association with brother, Urban.
Sontheimer, William72TextWorked with William Frost in Oak Hill Improvement Co.
Southern Pacific Railroad114Textc. 1918, actively attended railroad commission hearings.
Standard Oil Station30Photoc. 1930, in South First Street in San Jose.
Stern, Fred89PhotoSon of Marcus Stern, continued with shop.
Stern, Harold89TextSon of Fred Stern. Took over family buisiness expanding all over California. Owned home at 666 Palm Haven Ave. built in 1925.
Stern, Marcus89, 104Textc. 1852, opened saddlery shop in San Jose; helped establish San Jose’s first snagogue and Hebrew Society.
Stockman House22Photo of homeFireproof house.
Sunsweet Growers54TextIncorporated in 1958, formerly Grower’s Packing and Warehousing Assoc.
Temple Emanu-El104TextCongregation Vickur Cholim built this in San Jose.
The American Magazine120Photo of magazine coverc. 1945, featured in The American Magazine regarding courageous missions.
Thompson, Edith64TextWife of Joseph Thompson.
Thompson, Hiram26Flyer of homeErected in 1913 at 701 Palm Haven Ave.
Thompson, Joseph64TextBought Wolfe home at 911 Clintonia Ave. in 1926
Trachina – Benevento Home119Photoc. 1970, 821 Plaza Drive
Tranchina, Joseph118Textc. 1957, Benevento and Tranchina wedding
Trett, Edward L., Col.119TextPastor of San Martin Presbyterian Church; purchased 725 Palm Haven Ave. in 1946.
Trolley25PhotoLast Trolley Ride, Aprik 10, 1938.
Tucker, Amos67TextRan Auditorium Park around 1919.
Tuttle, Wiliam76TextDirector of Ruehl-Wheeler Nursery, bought home at 781 Bird Ave.
TV Show Location Shooting126Photo2004 “Mike and Malou”, Bay Area TV.
Valley Towel Supply Company68, 69TextStarted in 1913 with partners W.A. Katen and Stephen Saunders.
Vestal, Ashley Clinton7TextKnown as EV&H purchusers of property.
View from Tip of Plaza126Photo2005 photo of trimmin the palm trees.
Volney, Dalsem51PhotoMember of California National Guard in 1911. Purchased 845 Plaza Drive. Built homes at and 835 and 868 Clintonia Ave.
Walking Tour Map of Artists and Authors106Map
Wallace & Bush70TextConstruction developers, built homes in Palm Haven.
Wallace Brothers31, 32, 33TextAutomobile repair business,
Wallace, Lee31TextJoined Lysle Buch in constructing Palm Haven Homes.
Walsh, William19TextFiance of Georgia Andrews.
Waltz, Howard113PhotoBicyclist, built 600 Palm Haven Ave. Worked for Frank Wolfe.
Webb, Donald Otis74Photoc. 1960’s photo of Donald Web inside Webb’s Photo Supply.
Westminister Presbyterian Church63Photoc. 1929, 1100 Shasta Ave., San Jose.
Whelan, Ann103Photoc. 1931, in front of home at 809 Bird Ave., house originally built for William and Mabel Case in 1925.
Whelan, Ted103Photoc. 1931, in front of home at 809 Bird Ave., house originally built for William and Mabel Case in 1926
Wiley B. Allen Company Building29Photoc. 1920, employees photo
Williams, John Sheldon47Photoc. 1890’s. Owned J.S. Williams, Men’s Clothing in downtown San Jose.
Wilson, Edward27TextSold home at 847 Clintonia Ave to Dr. Arthur Agern in 1918.
Wolfe Family Advertisement35FlyerAdvertisement, 1913, 665 Coe Avenue
Wolfe Home64Photoc. 1926, 704 Palm Haven Ave.
Wolfe, Carl35, 66TextAdvertisement, 1914
Wolfe, Carl J.8TextSon of Frank Wolfe and home designer.
Wolfe, Carol72TextDesigned 635 Coe Ave. which was built in 1923
Wolfe, Claire27, 29, 64, 77Photoc. 1920
Wolfe, Earnest64, 66, 67TextWolfe’s second Palm Haven home, built 1925
Wolfe, Ernest Linwood8, 35TextBrother of Frank Wolfe and home builder.
Wolfe, F.D.19Photo of homeArchitect of 747 Coe Ave.
Wolfe, Frank22, 35, 108, 109, 113TextDesigner of Prairie style home for Charles Allen.
Wolfe, Frank D.8TextProlific and popular local architect,
Wolfe, Lynn29, 64, 77, 96Photoc. 1920
Woods, Charles20TextHead librarian, home at 747 Coe Ave.
Woods, Cornelia20TextWife of Charles Woods.
Worrell, Leo96PhotoPalm Haven Kids Hand Out, c. 1934
Wright, Frank Lloyd22, 109TextDesigner of Stockman home.
Wyckoff, Ralph93TextDesigned San Jose Main Post Office.
Wysock, Walter78Photoc. 1942, 645 Riverside Drive. Nephew of James and Gladys Higgins.
Yarnold, David122TextSan Jose Mercury and News Editor and Vice President; lived at 995 Clintonia Ave. until 2010.
YMCA Building70Photoc. 1912
YMCA Camp Campbell71TextNamed after George B. Campbell.
YMCA Ground Breaking70Photoc. 1912
Yocum, Elizabeth44TextHouse at 960 Plaza Dr., built in 1921
Young Home53Photoc. 2004, 814 Riverside Dr.
Young, Allen E53Textpurchased this home in 1932.