Gilroyans who reside in some of the city’s oldest homes soon
could receive daily reminders of their places in history. Full
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Gilroyans who reside in some of the city’s oldest homes soon could receive daily reminders of their places in history.
The Gilroy Historical Society’s Historic Home Plaque Committee has selected a design for 8-by-11 cast-bronze plaques that state the street address, historic name and construction year for the houses.
Most homes on Gilroy’s Historic Homes Inventory are automatically eligible to apply for a plaque, though homes not included in the inventory can qualify based on architectural significance, location, local historic interest or age of home, according to the Historical Society.
The Historical Society will compile the plaque orders and receive wholesale discount pricing based on its nonprofit status.
Participating residents are expected to pay $225, which includes shipping, for their plaques. The cost could be reduced depending on the number of homeowners who participate in the initial order, according to the Historical Society.
Residents interested in applying for a plaque can contact any of the three committee members – Connie Rogers at 842-8494, Robert Hughan at 842-5375 or Kathy Hodgdon at 842-1517.
