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Harris-Lass Historic Musuem |
Harris-Lass Historical Museum is the last farm site in the City of Santa Clara. The Museum was named for the two families who owned and lived on the property for 125 years. Henry Harris, an English cabinet maker immigrated to California from Australia to hunt gold. They purchased the property in 1864, and built this Italianate style home and barn the following year. The house was purchased by Christian Lass (a former sea captain) and his family who moved into their new home in June 1906. Julia Lass, the Captain's wife, died in 1910 and Christian in 1920. Son, Frederick Lass inherited the property when Christian died and continued to operate the farm until his own death 1932. The property was offered to the City of Santa Clara, which purchased the property in 1987. The property was designated "the last remaining farm site." The House displays many of the original family antiques and artifacts.
The Museum is opened to the public Saturday & Sunday from 12:00 until 4:00 p.m.
| Location | 1889 Market St Santa Clara California 95050 |
| Phone | 831-249-7905 |
