Ross House (San Jose, California) Explained

Ross House
Coordinates:37.3264°N -121.8808°W
Architecture:Italianate
Added:October 29, 1982
Refnum:82000992

The Ross House is a historic house in San Jose, California. It was built in 1878 for Lyman Ross and his son Oscar.[1] The Rosses were fruit dealers.[1] They owned the house until 1889. From 1900 to 1931, it belonged to William E. Keith, a surgeon.[1] In 1949, the house was "converted to apartments."[1]

The house was designed in the Italianate architectural style.[1] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since October 29, 1982.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=82000992}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Ross House ]. National Park Service. July 22, 2018. With