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Casa Grande RestorationSanta Clara County Parks and Recreation Department

Casa GrandeSan Jose, CA

■ Listed in the National Register of Historic Places

■ The Casa Grande was constructed between 1850 and 1854 byFrancis Myers under the direction of Henry Wager Halleck. Thebuilding was originally planned as a one-story brick structure to beused as a hotel for the New Almaden mining community. Halleckhad the structure enlarged to a two to three story residence for themine manager. The building served as the mine manager’sresidence until 1926.

Casa Grande Restoration Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department

Project Scope

■ Restore the exterior including roofs, walls, windows, doors, and veranda.

■ Restore interior walls, floors, and

decorative architectural elements.

■ Upgrade plumbing, electrical, heating,

ventilation and air conditioning, and fire protection systems.

Grant Amount: $200,000