McCullagh–Jones House explained

McCullagh–Jones House
Coordinates:37.2269°N -121.9933°W
Architecture:Spanish Colonial Revival
Added:October 29, 1974
Refnum:74000558

The McCullagh–Jones House is a historic house in Los Gatos, California. It was built prior to 1873, and redesigned in 1931. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

History

A two-story farmhouse had been completed by 1870; the owners were Frank H. McCullough and his wife, née Mary Evans.[1] The McCulloughs, who were from Philadelphia, sold the house in 1873 and bought it back in 1880.[1] Frank McCullough's father, Robert, was the first Secretary-Treasurer of the Philadelphia Trust, Safe Deposit and Insurance Company.[1] His wife, Mary McCullough, served as the president of the American Peony Society.[1]

The house was purchased by Horace Jones in 1939.[1]

Architectural significance

The McCulloughs hired architect Willis Polk to redesign the house in the Spanish Colonial Revival style in 1931.[1] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 29, 1974.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=74000558}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: McCullagh–Jones House ]. National Park Service. July 22, 2018. With