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Home My WebLink AboutMcWilliams House -Registration Formi ti �O U � Cti9 �14� LjFOg� uguw Qq 13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 • (408) 868 -1200 Incorporated October 22, 1956 April 7, 2005 U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service P.O. Box 37127 Washington, D.C. 20013 -7127 Dear National Register Application Reviewers: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Aileen Kao Kathleen King Norman Kline Nick Streit Ann Waltonsmith The Heritage Preservation Commission of Saratoga, California is pleased to submit National Register application forms for the following structures: McWilliams House (circa 1850) Saratoga Museum (circa 1880) Book -Go -Round (circa 1927) Warner Hutton House (circa 1896) All four structures are owned by the City of Saratoga and are closely tied to our early history and development as a community. Saratoga residents have long demonstrated an eagerness to protect and preserve our community's heritage. When the first California Landmark register was established, Saratogans nominated the entire town for placement on the registry. Saratoga was designated as State Landmark #435 in 1950, marking the centennial of both California statehood and the formal founding of Saratoga. In the early 1970's, the McWilliams house and Swanee Dress Shop (now the Historical Museum) were threatened with demolition. Saratogans united in an effort to save these buildings by raising the funds necessary to preserve them in an appropriate and sensitive manner. The two structures were moved to city -owned land next to Saratoga's first library, now known as the Book -Go- Round. This shared location was dedicated as a city park on July 4, 1976 as part of Saratoga's observance of the U.S. bicentennial. In the late 1980's, the Warner Hutton house was threatened with demolition due to the construction of California State Highway Route 85. Again, citizens campaigned to save the house. Title was transferred to the City of Saratoga and the house was moved to the Heritage Orchard in 1990. .w M Although three of the four nominated structures have been relocated,. they were moved as close as possible to their original sites and care was taken to place them in contextually correct settings. Each structure retains its integrity and is immediately recognizable as an interesting and historic building. The McWilliams House, Saratoga Museum, Book- Go-Round, and Warner Hutton House continue to provide local residents with insight into community life in early California. All are open to the public. Members of Saratoga's Heritage Preservation Commission appreciate your review of these applications and stand ready to answer any questions you may have and to provide additional information if necessary. Sincerely, G'T'— � a. q� Patricia A. Bailey . Chair, Heritage Preservation Commission baileywick (daft. net 408 - 867 -4001 enclosures: Book -Go -Round registration form prepared by Beth Wyman Saratoga Museum registration form prepared by Bob Louden McWilliams House registration form prepared by Phylis Ballingall Warner Hutton House registration form prepared by Patricia Bailey NPS Form 10-900 OMB Approval No. 1024 -0018 (Rev. Aug 2002) (Expires Jam 2005) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Regishadon form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking "x" in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. if an Hem does not apply to the property being documented, enter "NIA" for "not applicable.' For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative Hems on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10.900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all Hems. 1 Name of Property historic name Jarboe /MCWi 11 i am House other names/site number McWilliams House 2. Location street & number 20460 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road ❑ not for publication city or town Saratoga state California code CA county Santa Clara ❑ vicinity code 085 zip code 95070 3 State /Federal Agency Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, I hereby certify that this ❑ nomination ❑ request for determination of eligibility meets the documentation standards for registering properties in the National Register of Historic Places and meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth In 36 CFR Part 60. In my opinion, the property ❑ meets ❑ does not meet the National Register criteria. 1 recommend that this property be considered significant U nationally ❑ statewide r locally. (n See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of certifying ofriaaYTtle Date State or Federal Agency or Tribal government In my opinion, the property ❑ meets ❑ does not meet the National Register criteria (❑ See continuation sheet for additional comments.) Signature of commenting officialRtle Date State or Federal agency and bureau 4. National Paris Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: Signature of the Koopor Dale of Action I entered in the National Register. f I See continuation sheet. I determined eligible for the National Register 1_1 See continuation sheet. determined not eligible for the National Register. I I removed from the National Register. I) other. (explain:) ..., �...,, iu. Li r r3 rbb4b44 ADVANCED GRAPHICS PAGE 02 Jarboe /McWilliams House N9rne Of property Santa Clara County, California COUhty and stm Oweershlp of POPefh► ry Of Property Nundw of Resources woln Property ICheah as many boxes as apply) (Cnor. Cony am wxl (Do NX Mduda pravbU* Nape reoouM115 In Nta Count.) 0 private 10 building(s) publiC40CW O d'19trict t7 pubNc tiff ❑ site n publit}Fedarol a structure 0 object Name of related multiple property li%*v (Enter "WA" n pMWV b Mot pan or fa frluhtpe property :sang.) WA C4nft#Mnq NoncoWftudnq 1 buildings ait�et structures ob)" 1 7bfai NWMW of =mV& ft resournea prwvtw* fisted in the Ns nid Register F. Furwom a use Histmro Functions Cwrwit Function (enter coogoem h" hwtruowna) (Enar congaNs from inerruWw* Domestic - single family dwelling-- ArcMtecewal ClssaNtcatlort Malerish moor calop"M from Mwhuefiorfs) (EnW altagortaa "M 1rAftw11on1) Mid 19th cgnturysalt box foundagon—Rginforced concrPtp waits_ Cl-apboard siding Redwood single wall construction mot Shingles other Nsrrathre Dewrip"on akscrbe the hMort one Ourrent Conatfon of the propany On cry or more oa ttnuagon aheasJ �s � aooa United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number r7 Page OW Mme.rw. Ia &WIS EXTERIOR-. The structure is a modest single -stflry - frame - residence in the style known as a New England saltbox. It has a gable roof that slopes sharply to the rear. Reportedly built of local redwood, the house is painted white with black window trim. The house is clad in redwood siding in the clapboard style, typical of houses of that time. The house is of single wall construction, built without studs. It is most likely that the wood was milled locally; the County's first sawmill, established around 1848, was located less than a quarter mile from the building's original site. The interior walls reveal the ' boards were cut with a band saw. A porch on the front runs the entire width of the house. Porch supports are simple posts without decorative detailing. The front door is centered in the facade. The front door appears to be original to the house with original hardware mounted on the surface rather than mortised into the door. The upper portion of the front entry door is glazed. There are two windows in the facade, equidistant from the front door. The two front windows are not original and are movable sash windows, one over one. Two original windows are on the north side of the structure with pin sash and six over six window panes. It is likely that this style of window also graced the front at one time. The left side of the house has a small (six feet wide) addition toward the rear. This addition was built to house an addition to the kitchen and a bathroom. It is clad in channel rustic siding and contains a small hinged window with six panes. This addition shows on the Sanborn Fire Insurance maps from 1915. .There is a fireplace and chimney on the south side of the property. It was rebuilt when the structure was relocated in 1976 and placed on a concrete foundation. The chimney was rebuilt using the original brick from the house. The rear of the house features a small porch that was rebuilt after the house was moved. Sanborn maps from 1915 show a small porch and shed attached to the rear of the house; both were removed. The current porch at the rear does not match the footprint from the early Sanborn maps. NPS Fan 14800 -a 0A49 AppvwM W 102& U United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number 7 Page — --- INTERIOR. The interior of the house has been modified to create an office space. Portions of two interior walls have been removed, creating a two room structure. The original house was a four room home. The wallpaper and other decorative surface materials have been removed to reveal the redwood planks that make up the interior walls. Flooring is Douglas fir. The fireplace has been rebuilt but the mantel is original and of simple design, made of wood. Jarboe /McWilliams House Name of Property Santa Clara County, Cali fore i a County and State 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark "x" in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions) for National Register listing.) Exploration and settlement K) A Property is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. ❑ B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. ❑ C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack individual distinction. ❑ D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations (Mark "x" in all the boxes that apply.) Property is: n A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. 10 B removed from its original location. U C a birthplace or grave. ❑ D a cemetery. ❑ E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. • F a commemorative property. • G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance within the past 50 years. Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) Period of Significance 1850 -1900 Significant Dates 1850 -1900 Significant Person (Complete if Criterion B is marked above) Cultural Affiliation Archltect/Builder 9. Maior Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Continuation Sheet X Previous documentation on file (NPS): • preliminary determination of individual listing (36 CFR 67) has been requested • previously listed in the National Register • previously determined eligible by the National Register • designated a National Historic Landmark • recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey • recorded by Historic American Engineering Record fi Primary location of additional data: ❑ State Historic Preservation Office ❑ Other State agency ❑ Federal agency N Local government FI University ® Other Name of repository: City of Saratog4nd Saratoga Historical Museu NP3 Form 1040" United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number Page Significance - Jarboe - McWilliams House awe AWWW N& 104-Me The Jaboe - McWilliams House is associated with community life in early Saratoga and is architecturally unique to Santa Clara County and the State of California. The house has been documented to 1864. Built circa 1852, the Jarboe - McWilliams House is an excellent example of a vernacular single -wall residence, built of local redwood by a local family. The house retains most of its original fabric. It is the only structure of- its kind within Santa Clara County and serves as a remarkable example of early American building craftsmanship. It is identified with persons and events significant in local history. Henry Jarboe, Saratoga's first blacksmith, built the structure. Jarboe sold the house to James McWilliams, Saratoga's second blacksmith, in 1864. It is assumed that Henry Jarboe built the cottage as his first home in the early 1850's. The description of the property in the deed from Jarboe to McWilliams shows the cottage already in existence. "The house now occupied by said party of the second part" (see copy of deed attached). Although records show McWilliams began operation of the blacksmith business in late 1864, the deed to the property is dated Oct. 5, 1865. Perhaps McWilliams leased the blacksmith shop first. The nominated structure is significant within the theme of California community development for several reasons. > It is one of the original structures contributing to the nomination of the entire early California community of Saratoga as California Historic Landmark No. 435 in 1950. > it is one of four heritage structures owned by the City of Saratoga and represents the extraordinary efforts of Saratoga residents to preserve their heritage despite limited financial resources. NPs Foam1040a1k are AppierdN4L 1024-W9 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number __L— Page The family of the town's blacksmith occupied the Jarboe- McWilliams House until 1900. It remained in continuous use as a residence until 197.5 when a construction project required its relocation or demolition. Concerned citizens raised the funds necessary to save the house. Although the structure has been relocated, the City of Saratoga exercised great diligence to move this historic house to an appropriate site within the traditional boundaries of Saratoga Village. The new site was dedicated as a city park on July 4, 1976 as part of Saratoga's observance of the U.S. bicentennial. The nominated structure is a typical example of its type and style, and embodies the characteristics that identify it as an early California building. The structure retains its integrity and is immediately recognizable as an interesting and historic building. HISTORY The City of Saratoga is one of the oldest American settlements in California, dating to 1848. First settled as an enclave serving a water - powered gristmill, the village provided the entrance to a toll road over the Santa Cruz Mountains to the ocean. Saratoga was the site of the first successful saw mill in the West Valley, one of the earliest in the state, built by William Campbell in 1847. The tiny town, first called Campbell's Gap, was formally surveyed and platted by Daniel McCarty in 1852 and renamed McCartysville. The town was also called Tollgate and Bank Mills. The present name of Saratoga was chosen by its residents in 1865 because of the similarity in the mineral content of the water at the mineral springs above the village to that at Congress Springs at Saratoga, New York. Saratoga has retained a strong sense of her historic importance and identity. Saratoga residents made significant and formal efforts to protect their early heritage, beginning with the formation of a history group through Chautauqua in the 1890's. When the Foothill Club, a woman's study group was founded in 1907, a history section attracted many interested participants. WS Form 10MO -9 OMB Appotil lMo.1G41.001I United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number Page When legislation was first passed in 1949 to nominate significant California landmarks, Saratoga residents nominated their City. As a result, in 1950 the entire town was placed on the California Register as landmark No. 435. Saratoga is the only major entity remaining from this early process. Many of California's bronze landmark markers note "the former site of Saratoga however, remains vibrant and vital. For more information on Jarboe and McWilliams, see Addendum. one Appreve1M MOMS NPS Form 164M.8 0-0 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number Page CRITERION A - Exploration and Settlement Henry Jarboe and his family came from Texas by ox team to Saratoga in 1852 and acquired some 52 acres of land extending approximately from the junction of the present Saratoga Avenue and the Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road to what was planned as Second Street in the village, claai of the Rancho McCarty. Later, because of title trouble due Quito owners, he had to buy his property from Arguello The deed on the dated August 4, 1862 shows Jarboe's holdings as 5u h 37/100 acres all west side of Lumber Street (Big Basin Way) and so 9 Road, including the parcel on which he established his blacksmith shop. (Copy of deed attached). After selling the property, Jarboe built and lived in the house known as "Rose Hill", a lovely cottage on the hill just beyond to the south of the blacksmith shop and yard. Later (early `70's or possibly late ,Brookwood built a new still home on his property across the creek on what exists as a private residence. After Jarboe moved to his new home, the McWilliams family moved into the Rose Hill cottage. Mrs. Jarboe had established a garden which was further enhanced by Mrs. McWilliams. The garden became widely known for its beauty. James McWilliams was born in Scotland in 1836. He emigrated McWilliams o first came States as a youth and lived for some years in Illinois. to California in 1859 following service with the army expedition sent by President Buchanan against the Mormons in 18 He returned to Illinois where on September 6, 1863 he married Martha Hollen of Kane County, Illinois. In 1864 the couple moved to McCartysville (later Saratoga) where he bought the blacksmith shop and related businesses (wagon and carriage shop, etc.) on Lumber Street (later o the south Wof ay) from Henry Jarboe. The cottage was located close by an present Pacific Valley Bank The price paid was $500. au.c:r /rOlbb%44 ADVANCED GRAPHICS PAGE 04 hnP /McWilliams House � a� r ttntg- ralifornia N �J Co" GWM 10 moan 1 No Acreage of PropOft uIrm qefem"M .8 acre (P*w sddionel UTM ode,mnces an a confirmation sheet) 1 1 0 '(31) t 115y17A I I I t l t l s LL I t l l l I I LJ I►_j _I Zone Farling Ntxthlrig Zone falling Northing 2 L-j- J I A t l_ I i_ I �.�(�J 4 L LJ L.1,, -L, Sea contIAMOon sneer Verbal Boundary peesription Mewbe the boundarlee of the propwty vn a corairwi"on cheat.) 6dundary JudNkmtion ("min " the bwrrdaries ware 9010cled oar a conlhuatbn shad) 1. Form Preptored rienwVtle Phylis Ballingall _ organization Saratoga Heritage Preservation, Comm data. January 20, 2005 street 8 nutllber 13611 Wendy Lane,,,__ ielephone 408 - 867 -1] 1jj shy or town Saratoga store CA ` zip taro A6o�(L, AddMlvrtal Submit the fdowkrp it ms wqh the oompleled form tCorninus lon Sboons Maps A IISM map (7.3 or 15 minute Series) indksting the property's location. A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large Wreage Or numerous resources. Photographs Ramsentative black and white photographs of the property. Additional items (Check whh the BMPO or FPO for any additional itsme) PtQem OWW (Complete thin Item at the request of SHPO or PPO.) nWM City of Saratoga street 6 number 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Islephone 408-868-1200 city or town Saratoga __ swu CA zip 5070 Paperwork Reduetkm Act Owwwwrie This ihbrmation N being women for apowlione to the Nallmnal Repbter of Hleto►ta Places to nonYnste prope4es for Nednip or datermine eiglbllty for bing, to list properties. snd to amend 03%*w Mlfgs. Reopwaft to olds request Is requimd tr, ebloil a benefit in a000rdence with the National Hktorle RttservaMh Act as ornended (16 U.S.C. 470 of mq.), A tederal agency may not cmmW :t or sponsof, and a person is not reamed io respond to a m4e4on a Womadon unlaes R dbpteys a weld OMB emrtll nuoftr. Estrum) Burden it"wrieM: Public reporlkV burden tar M fans A esifnate0 to OMooe 16.1 howll per respenna itcMudng tlma br rewlawhg insswtione. godw if and msintoWn data, and Conrp101Mrg and ra**ng the tn. Arad comnwMS leoarding fie bmfgen eamae or arty ).pod or we farm fa Keeper, Naaonel Register of M stark Pbem, 1 e49 'C' Street NN, bVast`ln K b.C. 2024a. aliboi1985 18 :25 7757864644 ADVANCED GRAPHICS PAGE 85 awe ftrm -r. �wel ,rsa.,uww Unli d Stets DWrbn*M Of th@ interiOr NO" Part( SOMOO National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet suction number _— 0 ._ Page _ 1 VERBAL. BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION.. APN 517 -10 -013 Southwest corner of Oak Street and Highway 9 in Saratoga, CA Add Book 517 Lot size and frontage: 124.53 BOUNDARY JUSTIFICATION House is located within the bounds of the City owned property to which it was moved in 1975 0 41-25 s c r r at V ley ollege �, I II � r s �IYA ■ 1 l+ r t s 4 124 1� ,�� # ;k � � � z•.{ r s r r ns7 ' , mgr' II• %� � / � � � t 6, a': �f£ r � ., r ��r .t^'haa tea �' is "'zv tiL > +;• r �J4 1 � � �,A T i `. 41�3000mN le • •.» .. a .y y(t3 9 a 5' oOrr _ 1 ' .584 2. Qrr 586 R 2 IN 587 R 1 w 8000mE 122 °000 00'' INTERIOR - GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, RESTON. VIRGINIA - 1886 1:24 000 \ ROAD CLASSIFICATION �, 2 METERS 1 Primary highway Light -duty road, hard or IETERS 1000 2000 \ CA hard surface improved surface 0 1 Secondary highway ILES \ hard surface Unimproved road ...... _ ..... _.....__..--- .__.... 5000 6000 7000 8000 8000 10000 • EET QUADRANGLE LOCATION Interstate Route 0 U.S. Route O State Route Ir ERVAL 40 FEET — 000R INTERVAL 10 FEET ERTICAL DATUM OF 1929 ETERS MULTIPLY BY 0.3048 1 FEET MULTIPLY BY 3.2808 JAL MAP ACCURACY STANDARDS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Palo Alto I J' j l 1 �? . f cl) 2 Mountain View o O — 3 Milpitas 4 Mindego Hill CUPERTINO, CA I — C3 °— o� 5 San Jose West 37122 -C1 -TF -024 ea I 6 Big Basin 7 Castle Rock Ridge 1991 m 8 Los Gatos vi Lm 0. BOX 25286, DENVER, COLUt1,AUU tfUL'1b ADJOINING 7.5' QUADRANGLE NAMES DMA 1558 I SE- SERIES V895 ~ AND SYMBOLS IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST Locational sketch map (draw and label site and surrounding streets, roads, and prominent landmarks): NORTH a t 1 a i� 4°'k ti *;t► 0 p � G York 4<<y� j -a r1,,1 c o40 �� •1 C 5� 1 , '�r. C f � 6 tit i 4z� ti aC L I I' U N N I A 9 o6K STREET 14488 14434 -8 !44/4 -8 14414 so 5o 1991 50 Y 12 0.18 AC.' N � SARATOGA In 34 1 N i f 121 8 Q L 9s� Hof N (T in _ w Q 43.67 rn r CI-Ty OF SARA70GA BOOK 517, N N 0 0.80 AC ko 1� 157.44 12S 2.61 A C 362-144 jo N� °o 1 °o, 0,9 Bibliography, Santa Clara County, Saratoga Allen, Rebecca and Mark Hylkema 2002 Life Along the Guadalupe River — an Archeological ar7d Historical Jourfaey. The Press, San. Jose. Arbuckle, Clyde 1968 Santa Clara County Ranchos, San Jose, Rosicrucian Press. 1986 Clyde Arbuckle 's History of San Jose. San Jose Memorabilia of San Jose. Archival References_— Saratoga Historical Museum Files . Baker, John 1994 American House Soles. New York: W.W. Norton & Company Brainard, H. A. (Civil Engineer) 1888 Maps of Santa Clara County Census Records United States Federal Census City Directories 1870 -1968 City of San Jose (Saratoga is included) Clarke, Henry 2002 — Henry Clarke's Saratoga Killage. Unpublished manuscript in archives of Saratoga Museum County of Santa Clara, California Deeds and Official Records Official Maps Probate Records — Superior Court Book of Wills School Tax Assessment Records Great Register of Voters Cunningham, Florence Russell 1967 Saratoga 's First Hundred Years. Fresno, CA. Panorama West Books. Fitzgerald, Richard T., jr. 1991 Archaic Milling Cultures of the Southern San Francisco Ba }7 Region, thesis, San Jose State University. Garrod, R. V. 1962 Saratoga Stof)-r. Published by the author. Saratoga, CA. Madronia Cemetery Headstone Records, Madronia Cemetery Quito Rancho Plat filed in the Office of the County Recorder, Book A of Patents: Page 112 Rancho Rinconada de los Gatos Plat filed in the Office of the County Recorder, Book A of Patents: Page ?? City of Saratoga Heritage Preservation Commission. .Saratoga Heritage: A Survey of Historic Resources, City of Saratoga, CA: 1993 Saratoga Historical Museum. Related archival material from the research files at the Saratoga Museum. Interview: Mrs. Lyn Johnston, previous owner of Henry Jarboe's Brookwood home. McWilliams House Name of Property Santa Clara County, CA County and State NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES - Photographs, page 1 Number 1: MCWILLIAMS HOUSE 20460 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road Saratoga, CA 95070 Santa Clara County, CA Photographer Dave Anderson, City of Saratoga City Manager Date: March, 2005 Negative @ Saratoga Historical Museum 408- 867 -4311 20450 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road Saratoga, CA 95070 April Halberstadt, Curator McWilliams House - East elevation - looking West Front of house from Saratoga -Los Gatos Road Number 2 MCWILLIAMS HOUSE 20460 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road Saratoga, CA 95070 Santa Clara County, CA Photographer Dave Anderson, City.of Saratoga City Manager Date: March, 2005 Negative @ Saratoga Historical Museum 408- 867 -4311 20450 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road Saratoga, CA 95070 April Halberstadt, Curator McWilliams House - Southeast elevation - looking Northwest Entrance and chimney side Number 3 MCWILLIAMS HOUSE 20460 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road Saratoga, CA 95070 Santa Clara County, CA Photographer Dave Anderson, City of Saratoga City Manager Date: March, 2005 Negative @ Saratoga Historical Museum 408- 867 -4311 20450 Saratoga -Los Gatos Road Saratoga, CA 95070 April Halberstadt, Curator McWilliams House - Northeast elevation - looking Southwest Entrance and side lot i512 W- dMIA Z.v P �4 GA Wqr. 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The Jarboe Family consisting of Henry, Mary, two daughters, ages one and four, and two sons of Marys by her previous marriage to a Mr. Ingram (sometimes spelled Ingraham) who was killed at the Alamo. Jarboe became engaged in many early endeavors in Saratoga. In 1853 he provided a site for Saratoga's first school, a subscription school held in a modest shack. This school was replaced by a public school in the same area. Henry Jarboe was on the first school board and continued to serve when the first permanent public school was established in the multi - purpose Sons of Temperance Hall in 1854. He was a partner in a lime kiln operation near the end of Bohlman Road. This was possibly the first kiln in Santa Clara County. Lime had become a valuable product in the 1850's, being used in construction of early brick buildings including the early college structures in Santa Clara. Lumber remained a number one necessity in the area; and always more was needed. In 1863 Jarboe was part of a scouting group formed to explore the possibilities of a land route connecting Santa Clara Valley with the remote virgin forests on the Santa Cruz side of the summit. The results of the group's findings led to the organization of the Saratoga Pescadero Turnpike company and the Charles Maclay Toll Road. In November of that same year, when the Madronia Cemetery Association was formed, Jarboe was chosen to be one of the six trustees. Jarboe gained a different kind of notoriety during the Civil War. Feelings ran high in McCartysville and the townspeople were split between North and South. In 1864 an Ingraham related to Mary Jarboe's first husband arrived in McCartysville to recruit men for a Confederate group to help raise money for the Confederacy. Henry Jarboe, along with a group fellow Confederate sympathizers, became implicated in plotting a stage holdup in the Sierras. While Jarboe and others were not active participants in the robbery, they had been involved in the plotting aspects and were tried for treason. After a :. OMS APPrard W 102&M& WS Farm 1040" 0.0 United Sta a P' ment of the Interior National National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number -- page --' -- series of mistrials, they were released for lack of evidence. It is believed that this incident brought so much shame to the residents of McCartysville, that the name change to Bank Mills occurred shortly thereafter. Mrs. Jarboe was born June 15, 1820 in North Carolina. Her first marriage was to Ingraham. She lived a number of years in Texas with with Travis second husband, Henry Jarboe moved to Saratoga. Her children Ingraham, John Ingraham, Charles Jarboe and George Jarboe who remained in Saratoga. The two daughters were Mrs. Frankie Mesamer who also remained in Saratoga and Mrs. W. T. Clevenger . McWilliams continued to operate the blacksmith shop until his death from a heart attack on August 27, 1900 almost a year after Mrs. McWilliams' death in October, 1899. In his more than thirty -five years in early Saratoga he played an active role in community life, serving both as school trustee and on the cemetery board of trustees. As evidences business f He wa also acleader in was frequently called on for property appraisa l religious and church affairs and took an important part in the building of the Christian Church in 1880. Five daughters were born to the McWilliams: Bertha who became a school teacher and lived in San Francisco and married a Mr. White. Belle married Walter Curtner, member of a prominent Warm Springs family. The Curtner's daughter, Lydia Belle Curtner married Walter Crider, well known Los Gatos merchant and lived thereafter in Los Gatos. Clara lived all her life in Saratoga where she died in 1942. 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S•'y . y la Saratoga begins rescue of its history Landmarks chosen as resources The city's Heritage Commis- sion recently designated three well -known landmarks in the Village as "heritage resources," protecting them from demoli- tion and "assuring their archi- tectural integrity will be saved," according to a commis- sion spokeswoman. This brings the total number of sites or buildings so designated to six since the commission was formed in 1976. The Saratoga Historical Museum; the McWilliams House, today used by the Cham- ber of Commerce; and the Sara- toga Village Library, all located on Saratoga -Los Gatos Road near Oak Street, were.. desig- nated as resources on Oct. 16. The museum and Chamber buildings are relocated historic . structure$,. moved to. their current locations after the city . "local' leaders such as Charlie Robbins and Kebii Smith worked to have a histori- cal park established, and the buildings moved to the site, : in tinie',for the 1976 bicentennial," according;: to a written an- nounCemept released by the The Saratoga Historical Museum is one of the oldest false=front' commercial build - ings' remaining in the village. FYotn 1905 to 1910, the building housed the Saratoga Drug Store and was located where the Pacific Valley Bank stands today, on Big Basin Way near Saratoga - Sunnyvale Road. mmission. recently desig- cnown landmarks as "re- ,ir architectural style. The the Historical Foundation, The Chamber of Commerce have it built at its present loca- building, also once located. on . tion. Its architecture reflects the Big Basin Way, dates from the. then - popular mission- revival 1650s and was the residence for use of terra cotta and tile and the town's second blacksmith select plantings of deodora James McWilliams. , cedars, cypress, redwoods and Original construction of the oak. Village Library dates from 1927 In August, the commission when local residents, led by also designated 13.9 acres of Sheldon Patterson, worked to land near City Hall on Fruitvale At right, commissioners Warren Heid Village Library (shown above). The library (left), Barbara Voester (center) and Roy has become a used book store, where pro - Cameron celebrate the Heritage Commis- ceeds go to benefit the Friends of the sion's designation of three of Saratoga's Library, now at 13650 Saratoga Ave. well -known landmarks, including the c� ams house, occupied by the Chamber of 1t), were moved to the city's historical the Bicentennial celebration. Avenue as another heritage resource. "As one of the last remaining orchards in the city, the acreage will be preserved as open space. ". Commissioner Barbara Voester said. Voester said the commission Is encouraging residents to request the city to designate Private residences as land- marks. To date, only :,one such residence has given the designa- tion, the pioneer-style`'house at 14672 Oak St., built in the 19th century by William King. Voester pointed out that such designated buildings receive tax benefits and use of the historic building code. kWilliams Liked What He Saw By PATRICIA LOOMIS ? St.ff 51 ready in Utah in 1859, soldier boy Vj 11 es McWilliams likely figured he ti E it as well swing up over the Rock- tnd have a look at California before g home to Illinois. SAN CA1,TFORNI.A. THURSDAY, JULY 3, 1975 21 he did, traveling around, checking some of the mining camps and ecting some of the farms of settlers d N had come before him, and he decid- he Santa Clara Valley would be. a place to live. cWillianns went home, got himself a and hot-footed it to McCartysville atogi) where he bought the only !ksmith shop, one established by ry Jarboe in the early 18505. He $500 for the anvil, bellows, kegs of ie hoe nails and wagons and other k was late in the Civil War that the 'jilijams came, probably about the 3 of the Union flag raising celebra- Oct. 5, 1864, at which the name of town was changed to Saratoga. ames McWilliams, born in Scotland 1636, grew up in Illinois and along ut 185' 7 joined the Army sent to h to keep peace among.tbe Indians, -coons and U.S. government officials. hit In Saratoga, McWilliams either ghtor-built the little four-room red- )d,oDttago on Lumber street (now Basin way),- -which ,today to one of ,oity!a oldest. Tosidences" the ottl tot 6%uired by. the bangs 1110 V. acquired by. re- 4bener i s4i," tfiad 3 The McWH11Ams,hOuS6, in Witogo w,_pA)1l1L*er ded -1 4Y 6a'did cozy, -room cottage. surroun 'ohles" eating This .'816�1`smhth . u. 4 gardep loorwof 4woerem sor", . 6 blotbileal '"M 4anI maeettm the 'home of the village smith-from ,l 6.4.' 6tt mewilliams, . debiI . in .1 1900; Id the tail 6 z-, C the little ho *411 evilte". I bd . vjs, Cy to iho� All" v ge -bin c and a can- rest'. of, its years to housing historical ItOms.", cteas :'one of Saratogatil amE$ and lOrtha hicW1.111ama were ive'lu ft,00ifunimity.,"pluars of4be Istian ChtkW' and James served I as col trustee and was on the board of Madronla Cemetery association. L McWilliams', garden was one of the A village's shpwpimices. 'he, couple raised -ftvo'daughters: thit, a school, "Icievzioho 6r.464 1. to amid lived ,td le, Wife, of 40,1dest son' Warm -W 3W sLr W, �L",RfRv P-NAI . - wr' RWF9- a T. "Ji W Cc's Gatois jd ra McWull, his property was subdivided'and-in SARATO I residents asked the county super- GA 6, rs for road a public ad to bear Wil- S& f&,"m is "Signposts." Among the petition were Williams, the Smiths, Hamil- Russell, Hans P. Hanson, W.G. Martha and JaIWIffiqi'yni w'e'rq1I4rabD_ 1comb and W.G. Alexander. ga pioneers., this I photograph' I vvas talien rs. Williams died Oct. 17, 1809, and 114f ;!A by J.H. Resting at his phtograpby studio i n f husband . dropped dead of a heart ck the following August 27 as he 04 San Jose shortly after the couple arrived lifting a box of prunes into his ,0 from minois in the mid- 1860s. This and the on. 4 0 photograph of the house were loaned by Sar- he pioneer couple and their five atoga historian Mrs. Melita Oden, second ghters rest in Madronja Cemetery. the family's lasting monument will cousin of Stephen Williams, son-in-law of thp ...... he McWilliams House.