Robert Menzel House
Description:
This Queen Anne house with characteristic corner tower was built around 1895 by Robert Menzel (1847-1923). A Prussian immigrant, he founded Menzel Hardware Company in 1875.
Menzel served on the Santa Clara Board of Education, Library Trustees and as City Treasurer. On the Volunteer Fire Department for over 40 years, he became Chief in 1901.
LocationMem:
On Benton Street, Santa Clara, (On the left when traveling east)
Institution:
Santa Clara Historical and Landmark Commission.
Official/Unofficial:
Official (Historical Marker Database)
Date of Dedication:
1980
Place Location:
