Holbrook-Palmer Estate
Holbrook-Palmer Estate, Historic estate in Atherton, United States.
The Holbrook-Palmer Estate extends across 22 acres, featuring gardens, tennis courts, a ball field, and multiple historic buildings for community gatherings.
Charles C. Holbrook, a San Francisco hardware merchant, established this estate in 1883, which later became a municipal property through Olive Holbrook Palmer's bequest in 1958.
The estate incorporates both Second Empire and Colonial Revival architectural elements, with the water tower and carriage house listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Located at 150 Watkins Avenue between Middlefield Road and El Camino Real, the estate requires day-use permits for groups exceeding 12 people.
The 1883 water tower, designed by architect Henry C. Macy, stands as a rare example of a 19th-century tank house with ornamental balcony and French mansard roof.
Location: Atherton
Architectural style: Second Empire style, Colonial Revival architecture
Address: 150 Watkins Avenue, Atherton, California
GPS coordinates: 37.46444,-122.19147
Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:12
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