Robert Jack House, Italianate house in San Luis Obispo, California, US
The Robert Jack House is a two-story Italianate-style house at 536 Marsh Street in San Luis Obispo, California. The National Register listing of 1992 covers two contributing buildings on the property. Robert Edgar Jack, a banker, land developer and wool grower, had the house built and lived in it from 1882 until his death in 1916.
The residence was built in 1882 by Robert Edgar Jack, a wealthy banker and land developer who lived there until his death in 1916. The property was later listed on the National Register of Historic Places and represents an important part of the area's real estate and business history.
Robert Jack, a banker, land developer and wool grower, lived here from 1882 until his death in 1916. As a leading citizen he promoted railroad development through the Central Coast, and the railroad in turn benefited him economically. The City of San Luis Obispo now owns the house, and volunteer docents lead guided tours on Sundays from April through November; it also opens for holiday celebrations and special events.
Volunteer docents lead guided tours on Sundays from April through November; the house also opens for holiday celebrations and special events. The property at 536 Marsh Street is owned by the City of San Luis Obispo, and the National Register listing covers two contributing buildings, so allow time for both.
The 1992 National Register listing covered two contributing buildings, not just the house. Robert Edgar Jack, who died in 1916, was a banker, land developer and wool grower who promoted railroad development through the Central Coast and profited from it.
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