The “Blue Plaque” Historic Landmark Awards recognize historic buildings around Santa Cruz. Since the program started in 1973, over 200 of the familiar, blue, oval markers have been awarded countywide. In order to qualify for the award, structures must be at least 50 years old, located within Santa Cruz County, and associated with a person or event of historical significance. The plaques displayed on building exteriors alert passersby that deeper stories exist—not only about the structure, but of lifestyles and neighborhood character, meaningful events, and personal experiences.

1. Historic LandmarkHistoric Landmark
Blue Plaque CeremonyBlue Plaque Ceremony
20142014

2. This award ceremony is dedicated toThis award ceremony is dedicated to
Phil ReaderPhil Reader
(1940-2014)(1940-2014)
local researcher, historian, writerlocal researcher, historian, writer

3. Daniel Williams Family Residence, 1888Daniel Williams Family Residence, 1888
326 Locust St., Santa Cruz326 Locust St., Santa Cruz

4. Daniel Williams Family Residence, 1888Daniel Williams Family Residence, 1888

5. Howe House, c. 1888Howe House, c. 1888
711 California St., Santa Cruz711 California St., Santa Cruz

6. Howe House, c. 1888Howe House, c. 1888

7. Ben Lomond Library, 1914Ben Lomond Library, 1914
9525 Mill St., Ben Lomond9525 Mill St., Ben Lomond

8. Ben Lomond Library, 1914Ben Lomond Library, 1914

9. Smith’s China Shop, 1940Smith’s China Shop, 1940
1111 Water St., Santa Cruz1111 Water St., Santa Cruz

10. Smith’s China Shop, 1940Smith’s China Shop, 1940

11. F.W. Swanton Cottage, 1910F.W. Swanton Cottage, 1910
10875 Riverside Rd., Brookdale10875 Riverside Rd., Brookdale

12. F.W. Swanton Cottage, 1910F.W. Swanton Cottage, 1910

13. Rio Cycloramic Theatre, 1949Rio Cycloramic Theatre, 1949
1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz

14. Rio Cycloramic Theatre, 1949Rio Cycloramic Theatre, 1949

15. Pioneer Cemetery, c. 1852Pioneer Cemetery, c. 1852
44 Marin St., Watsonville44 Marin St., Watsonville

16. Pioneer Cemetery, c. 1852Pioneer Cemetery, c. 1852

17. Tuttle Mansion, 1899Tuttle Mansion, 1899
723 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville723 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville

18. Tuttle Mansion, 1899Tuttle Mansion, 1899

19. Lamborn House, 1900Lamborn House, 1900
37 Sudden St., Watsonville37 Sudden St., Watsonville

20. Lamborn House, 1900Lamborn House, 1900

21. Certificates of CommendationCertificates of Commendation
 Awarded for significant and sustainedAwarded for significant and sustained
contributions to local history and preservationcontributions to local history and preservation

22. Carolyn SwiftCarolyn Swift

23. George OwGeorge Ow

24. Alec and Claudia WebsterAlec and Claudia Webster

25. Santa Cruz County Historic ResourcesSanta Cruz County Historic Resources
Commission Certificate of AppreciationCommission Certificate of Appreciation
 Recognizing historic rehabilitation projects andRecognizing historic rehabilitation projects and
individuals, businesses, and organizations who helpindividuals, businesses, and organizations who help
promote historic preservationpromote historic preservation

26. Castro AdobeCastro Adobe
Old Adobe Rd., WatsonvilleOld Adobe Rd., Watsonville

27. Vicente Castro HouseVicente Castro House
3200 Aptos Rancho Rd. #700, Aptos3200 Aptos Rancho Rd. #700, Aptos

28. Santa Cruz City Historic PreservationSanta Cruz City Historic Preservation
Commission Certificates of AppreciationCommission Certificates of Appreciation
 Recognizing historic rehabilitation projects andRecognizing historic rehabilitation projects and
individuals, businesses, and organizations whoindividuals, businesses, and organizations who
help promote historic preservationhelp promote historic preservation

29. 846 Front Street. The significant funding and846 Front Street. The significant funding and
successful rehabilitation of the 1931 Spanishsuccessful rehabilitation of the 1931 Spanish
Colonial Revival Style Veteran’s MemorialColonial Revival Style Veteran’s Memorial
Building.Building.
County of Santa Cruz/Nancy GordonCounty of Santa Cruz/Nancy Gordon

30. 175 West Cliff Drive. Funding and installation of the175 West Cliff Drive. Funding and installation of the
permanent mural below the former location of thepermanent mural below the former location of the
first O’Neill Surf Shop in the city.first O’Neill Surf Shop in the city.
Dream Inn/ Max Schultz & O’Neill Company/ Brian KilpatrickDream Inn/ Max Schultz & O’Neill Company/ Brian Kilpatrick

31. 217 Mission Street. Structural foundation repair,217 Mission Street. Structural foundation repair,
basement addition and new landscaping on thebasement addition and new landscaping on the
1904 Colonial Revival/Queen Anne Style house.1904 Colonial Revival/Queen Anne Style house.
Andrew and April DavisAndrew and April Davis

32. Seabright Neighborhood Association. For itsSeabright Neighborhood Association. For its
continuing support for preserving the history,continuing support for preserving the history,
character, and spirit of the community, especiallycharacter, and spirit of the community, especially
through its publication of The Seabright News.through its publication of The Seabright News.
Seabright Neighborhood Association/Traci BlissSeabright Neighborhood Association/Traci Bliss

33. 440 Caledonia Street. Successful rehabilitation of440 Caledonia Street. Successful rehabilitation of
and addition to 1890 Italianate Style house.and addition to 1890 Italianate Style house.
Betty MorganBetty Morgan

34. Please join us for
refreshments in the Atrium
Walking tour of downtownWalking tour of downtown
Santa Cruz begins shortlySanta Cruz begins shortly
Blue Plaque recipients meet in
lobby for a photo