Landrum, Andrew J., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1875 at the corner of Santa Clara and Jackson Streets, this two-story house was designed and constructed by Andrew J. Landrum, a local carpenter who drew on pattern books for a fashionable Gothic Revival residence. The T-shaped frame building has novelty siding, rusticated corner quoins, Italianate porch posts and scroll brackets, pointed Gothic windows in the gables, and decorative cross-bracing that rises above the roofline as small spires. Inside, a center hall with a curving stairway leads to a parlor and dining room with a marble fireplace, a plaster ceiling medallion, and brass hardware with Eastlake decoration. Alterations have been few, mainly a converted pantry, a breakfast nook and an enclosed rear porch. Only two families have lived there. It was valued as a rare and well-preserved example of a house type once common in Santa Clara County, and it is a designated city landmark that was recorded by the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1979.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it is an excellent surviving example of Gothic Revival residential architecture, a type once common in Santa Clara County but now being demolished or heavily modernized. It remains virtually original inside and outside and shows the builder's use of pattern books and decorative millwork. It is also a city landmark and was recorded by the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1979.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 82002271, listed February 19, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1219 Santa Clara St., Santa Clara |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Listed | February 19, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82002271 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architect / builder | Andrew J. Landrum |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition, with few alterations, and used as a private residence. |
| Acreage | 0.3 |
| Coordinates | 37.34719, -121.94883 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82002271.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4757411
- This listing as JSON
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