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The art behind San Jose homes: Craftsman-style
A front shot of a Craftsman-style home in Naglee Park.
Can you spot the distinct features of a Craftsman? | Photo by SJtoday staff
Drive around any San Jose neighborhood and you’ll find a wide range of architectural influences, some we’ve already covered — Victorian + Spanish-Revival.

In our third installment of this real estate series, we’re talking about a style that you can find in almost every corner of the great 408, you guessed it, Craftsman homes.

🔨 Building off one another

Though the craftsman-style house originated from the British arts and crafts movement, furniture-maker Gustav Stickley originally introduced it to the US in his interior design magazine, “The Craftsman (1901-1916).” The simpler style was a modest turn from Industrial Revolution-era Victorian homes which were much more ornamental + decorative.

But, you can thank architects Henry and Charles Greene for developing the California Craftsman, which is the one most commonly found in San Jose + the greater Bay Area. Beginning simply as the “bungalow” in England, they popularized the Craftsman style as the “ultimate bungalow,” or “California bungalow.”

An front shot of a blue Craftsman-style home in Naglee Park.

There are a few key giveaways to spotting a Craftsman... can you point them out?

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Photo by SJtoday staff

🔎 Spot that style

To distinguish, the “Craftsman” is an architectural style derived from the Arts and Crafts movement, whereas the “bungalow” is a particular form of house. Here are the telltale signs of a craftsman:
  • Wide, low layouts
  • Low-pitched gabled roof
  • Decorative beams
  • Full or partial open porches with square posts + tapered arched openings
  • Support columns and exposed rafters
  • Wood clapboard or stucco

🏡 Love it? Live it

If you like what you’re hearing, check out some Craftsman-style homes on the market today.
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Which architectural era do you want to learn more about?
A. Romantic Era (1860-1880)
B. Folk (1860-1900)
C. 20th Century Revival Period (1920-1940)
D. Moderne, Art Deco (1930-1950)
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Events
Wednesday, Nov. 1
  • 19th Annual Ceremony - Día De Los Muertos | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 5-9 p.m. | School of Arts & Culture, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose | Free | Watch Calpulli Tonalehqueh perform, browse arts + crafts vendors, and enjoy a lowrider exhibit.
  • World Ballet Series: “Cinderella” | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 7 p.m. | Heritage Theatre, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell | $35-$85 | See your favorite fairytale come to life from a cast of 40 professional ballet dancers.
Thursday, Nov. 2
  • “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” | Thursday, Nov. 2-Friday, Nov. 3 | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Tech Interactive, 201 S. Market St., San Jose | $13.13-$19.89 | Taylor Swift attire and friendship bracelets are encouraged at this showing on a larger-than-life screen.
  • Spirits of Mexico: A Día de los Muertos Winemaker Dinner | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 6-10 p.m. | Signia by Hilton San Jose, 170 S. Market St., San Jose | $195 | A meet-the-winemaker cocktail reception kicks off the evening with live music and face painting — guests are encouraged to dress in festive attire.
  • Cabaret Karaoke | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 7-11 p.m. | Tabard Theatre, 29 N. San Pedro St., Ste. 200, San Jose | Sing your heart out under stage lights with professional sound every week.
Friday, Nov. 3
  • Evergreen Hills Market | Friday, Nov. 3 | 2-7 p.m. | Evergreen Hills Market, 3777 Quimby Rd., San Jose | Free | This new market showcases local makers offering food, drinks, homemade items, clothes, and more.
  • Hip Hop Made The Bay | Friday, Nov. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose | $45-$150 | Get ready to jam out with Ice Cube, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, E-40, Warren G, The Luniz, MC Magic, and Amanda Perez.
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News Notes
Development
  • Local developer Urban Catalyst purchased the final piece of property it needs to complete its Icon/Echo towers project for $3.3 million. The 24-story office tower + 27-story residential building (containing 415 homes) will span four parcels on North Fourth Street. (Business Wire/Silicon Valley Business Journal)
Transit
  • It truly is the end of an era. BART will no longer be accepting paper tickets starting Thursday, Nov. 30. New fare gates will move to a Clipper-only payment system. For refunds on existing paper cards containing more than $1, head to BART’s website.
Featured
  • Momstera Lounge owner Charlene Alcanices was recently featured by NBC Bay Area as part of its Filipino Heritage + Women’s Small Business Months features. Along with running the plant boutique, Alcanices is also an instructor with Ladies 1st DJ Club and is the other half to SOULMAT3S. (NBC Bay Area)
Community
  • New automated license plate readers have been installed near shopping centers in San Jose after the city secured local funds + a state grant to stop retail theft. By the end of this month, there will be 150+ cameras installed. (NBC Bay Area)
San Josean
  • Congratulations are in order for Bachrodt Elementary School teacher Claudia Monsalvo-Montanez. The bilingual immersion instructor was recently named Santa Clara County Teacher of the Year for the SJUSD. She has taught in San Jose for ~10 years, as well as spent time teaching in Spain + Colombia. (The Mercury News)
Today Is
  • World Vegan Day. Originated in England in 1994, today celebrates veganism + its impact on the planet, animals, and our health. Beleaf it or not, San Jose is home to many vegan + plant-based restaurants — check one out for this green holiday.
Fun Fact
  • Do you speak Vietnamese? Many in San Jose do, it turns out. That’s because it’s the most spoken language in San Jose after English and Spanish. However, Mandarin and Cantonese are more common throughout California — so why not learn them all?
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Answered

💬 Lots of buzz on the fate of the flea

Answered: San Jose Flea Market redevelopment
An old picture from the 1960s-1970s of the flea market.
Check out the flea market during the 1960s-1970s. | Photo via San Jose Flea Market Archives
The fate of San Jose’s historic flea market is still unclear.

Developers originally planned to build a tech campus, then switched gears to rezone the space into a mixed-use housing urban plaza. Needless to say, many of you had strong opinions. Here’s what you had to say:

Some hope

“Mixed-use is a better idea. They’re at least learning what happens if people aren’t living there and the campus is closed (pandemic and office space issues).” - @thisgirldidthis

Some hesitation

“The real question will be if the developers will increase rents to these vendors so they can’t afford any longer to rent their usual spots at the flea market! Just because they are making it mixed-use does not mean it will remain affordable.” - @c_l_a_u_d_i_s

Some doubts

“Yes, please keep the flea market very historic! Memories over five years” - @barrera.juanita

“Leave La Pulga alone” - @3x28x5ke
More of your thoughts
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Feliz Dia de los Muertos, San Jose — if you’re reading this right at 6 a.m., I’m currently at the SFO Airport. But soon, I’ll be celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico + I’m so excited. Don’t forget, there’s still Dia de los Muertos events happening around town.
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