Hensley Historic District, San Jose

The Hensley Historic District spans 59 acres northeast of downtown San Jose, bounded by Julian Street, North 1st Street, North 7th Street, and Empire Street.

The district bears the name of Helen Mary Crosby and Samuel J. Hensley, participants in the Bear Flag Revolt during California's early formation period.

This residential area contains 279 properties featuring late Victorian architecture, including Italianate, Queen Anne, Victorian Gothic, Eastlake, Neoclassical, and Dutch Colonial Revival styles.

The district includes 207 properties that contribute to the National Register of Historic Places listing, with larger residences on North Third Street and modest houses on North Fifth Street.

The Hensley House from 1891 served as part of the San Jose Normal School campus, which later evolved into San Jose State University.

Location: San Jose

GPS coordinates: 37.34515,-121.89402

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:54