Washington-Guadalupe, San Jose

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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]

Washington-Guadalupe
Top: Sacred Heart Catholic Church; Sobrato Center; bottom: Calle Willow.
Washington-Guadalupe is located in San Jose, California
Washington-Guadalupe
Washington-Guadalupe
Location within San Jose
Coordinates: 37°19′17″N 121°53′15″W / 37.321474°N 121.887468°W / 37.321474; -121.887468
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara
CitySan Jose

History

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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

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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

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  • Sacred Heart Catholic Church
  • Sobrato Center

References

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