Historic Resources Inventory

The history and architecture of over one hundred homes and business buildings are described and illustrated in this inventory, which can be viewed at Los Altos City Hall. This project was made possible by a grant from the California State Office of Historic Preservation. A sample entry is shown below:

Name: Bay View Bank Since 1911

Other Name: Shoup Building

300 Main Street, Los Altos, CA 94022

Santa Clara County

Assessor's Parcel Number: 167-39-080

Architectural description:
This two-story structure is wood-frame and sheathed in stucco. It is simple in design with raised parapet around the roofline perimeter. Windows are symmetrically placed with two at the facade upper level and four across the east elevation The first floor facade and east elevations have been modernized and the original diagonal entrance has been centrally located at the facade. Large plate glass windows with pilasters dominate the first floor exterior view. An awning spans the facade and a portion of the east side; small awnings are placed above each second level window.

Date constructed: 1909-1910	Architectural Style: Commercial
Original Use: Commercial	Current Use: Commercial

Current Owner and Address:

1840 Gateway Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94404

History:
This structure was built between 1909-1910, financed by Paul Shoup at a cost of $4,000. Robinson's Grocery was located on the first floor, and the Los Altos Grammar School first occupied the second floor until 1911. Later Boy Scouts and church groups used the second floor space. A. S. Robinson was the husband of Faith Shoup, sister of Paul Shoup; the building is a locally designated landmark.

References: Joe Salameda, Memories of Los Altos
Sanborn Maps, History House