Built 1892 CHISL # 904 Opened 1892 Added to NRHP 13 April 1977 | NRHP Reference # 77000347 Designated CHISL 1976 Area 2,833 m² | |
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Address 981 Fremont St, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA Similar James Lick Mansion, Andrew J Landrum House, Gilroy Yamato Hot Sprin, Lou Henry Hoover House, Peralta Adobe | ||
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.