Santa Cruz Public Libraries: Local History
SANTA CRUZ' S ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE
With the improvement of building skills, Santa Cruz architecture of the mid-1850's began to utilize the more contemporary style used elsewhere in the United States. The Greek Revival style is perhaps the first example of Santa Cruz architecture truly reflecting an American style. The Greek Revival style was distinguished by the use of broad corner pilasters, split pediment, and porches supported by pillars.
A very rare example of a true Greek Revival style of the 1850's is the Judge William Blackburn house at 152 Center Street. (The drawing below shows the view from Cedar Street.)
Architectural Styles in Santa Cruz:
| Spanish (1791) |
Pioneer (1850) |
Greek Revival (1850) |
Gothic Revival (1860) |
Italianate (1870) |
| Stick (1880) |
Eastlake (1880) |
Romanesque (1890) |
Queen Anne (1890) |
Colonial
Revival (1890) |
| Shingle (1890) |
Mission
Revival (1900) |
California
Bungalow (1920) |
Post World War I |
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