Robert Menzel House
Benton and Jackson Streets
This Queen Anne house with characteristic corner tower was built around 1895 by Robert Menzel (1847-1923). A Prussian immigrant, he founded Menzel Hardware Company in 1875.
Menzel served on the Santa Clara Board of Education, Library Trustees and as City Treasurer. On the Volunteer Fire Department for over 40 years, he became Chief in 1901.
Marker is at the intersection of Benton Street and Jackson Street, on the left when traveling east on Benton Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
