Washington-Guadalupe is a neighborhood of central San Jose, California, located just south of Downtown San Jose. It is one of San Jose's most historic Chicano/Mexican-American districts.[1][2] The area is a designated historic conservation district. The portion of Willow Street that passes through the district makes up the Calle Willow business district, made up primarily of Spanish-speaking businesses.[3][4][5]
History
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Church was built in 1920, in a Spanish Revival architecture style.[6]
Washington-Guadalupe is designated by the city as a historic conservation area, owing to the high number of historic 19th and early 20th century architecture.[7][8]
Geography
Washington-Guadalupe is located in Central San Jose, just south of Downtown San Jose.[9]
The Guadalupe River Park goes along the western border of the neighborhood. Plaza Brenda López is located within the district.
Landmarks
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church
- Sobrato Center
References
- ^ KALW - Touring San Jose With the Man Who Ran Every Road in Town
- ^ New York Times - In Latino Gardens, Vegetables, Good Health, and Savings
- ^ Mercury News - Why Historic San Jose Latino District Fears Losing Traditions
- ^ City of San José: Envision San José 2040 - December 18, 2019 meeting
- ^ San José Spotlight - San Jose More Diverse than San Francisco
- ^ City of San José: HISTORIC CONTEXT SURVEY - Greater Gardner Neighborhoods
- ^ City of San José: Washington-Guadalupe Conservation Area
- ^ City of San José: Washington-Guadalupe Conservation Area Map
- ^ SCC: Guadalupe-Washington Neighborhood Profile 2016