Historic Districts in Capitola
Old Riverview Historic District
Located at Bounded by Blue Gum Avenue, Capitola Avenue,
Riverview Avenue, Riverview Drive, and Wharf Road.
Designated United States historic place #87000626 on January 22, 1988.
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WikiMedia Commons Photo of the Old Riverview Historic District
Six Sisters-Lawn Way Historic District
Bounded by San Jose Avenue, Capitola Avenue, and Esplanade.
Designated United States historic place #87000623 on May 1, 1987
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WikiMedia Commons Photo of the Six Listers-Lawn Way Historic District
Historic Buildings in Capitola
Hihn Building
The historic plaque affixed to the building at 201 Monterey Avenue
in Capitola reads:
"California's first seaside resort community was established here
in 1869 by Mr. F. A. Hihn. The grand opening was held on July 4, 1874,
for the 15 acre resort, located in the present Village and Depot Hill areas.
The Superintendent's Office, built from local redwood in the 1880's,
served as the headquarters for Camp Capitola until 1930."
Designated United States historic place #73000450 on March 20, 1973.
Also designated California State Historical Landmark #860.
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WikiMedia Commons Photo of the Hihn Building
Venetian Court Apartments
Located at 1500 Wharf Road in Capitola.
Designated United States historic place #87000574 on April 2, 1987.
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