Site information:

981 Fremont St, Santa Clara

37.351904,-121.945310

Plaque information:

State plaque

Plaque text:

Charles Copeland Morse Residence

“The house that seeds built” was constructed in 1892 by Charles Copeland Morse, co-founder of one of the largest vegetable and flower seed companies in the world, the Ferry-Morse Seed Company. This outstanding Queen Anne residence is the most elaborate remaining Victorian structure in the City of Santa Clara.

Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the City of Santa Clara Historical Landmarks Commission and Chamber of Commerce, September 23, 1977.

Registered 12/7/1976