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Willson House, 1980 Pacheco Rd, Gilroy, Santa Clara County, CA
Brick-mason Horace Willson has the honor of "making the first brick in this section of the country," a process which he perfected in 1854. The first brick house in Santa Clara Valley, it was constructed in 1859 of brick made on the property. The house features a veranda with railed balcony above, all around the house. Besides being a brick-mason, Willson was a cattleman and farmer and at one time owned 20,000 acres.
Willson House, 1980 Pacheco Rd, Gilroy, Santa Clara County, CA
Brick-mason Horace Willson has the honor of "making the first brick in this section of the country," a process which he perfected in 1854. The first brick house in Santa Clara Valley, it was constructed in 1859 of brick made on the property. The house features a veranda with railed balcony above, all around the house. Besides being a brick-mason, Willson was a cattleman and farmer and at one time owned 20,000 acres.
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
