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Overview

Erected in 1908 close to Saint James Square, the Hall of Justice #1 was located nearby to Santa Clara County's other main buildings, the Courthouse #8, Jail, and Hall of Records. County officials razed the structure to make way for the new Santa Clara County Courthouse #9.

Building Notes

In 1914, the Santa Clara County Library District established its first location in the Hall of Justice. Its web site stated: "July 1, 1914 - Santa Clara County Library was established in the Hall of Justice, which was located on the corner of Market and St. James Streets in San Jose, California. Two years earlier, a one-cent tax had been levied for the purpose of supporting a county library. It provided $3,700 for the first year of operation." (See Santa Clara County Library District.org, "Santa Clara County Library District 1914 - 2014," published 2014, accessed 09/27/2018.)

Demolition

The building was torn down in 1962 to make way for Ernest J. Kump and Associates' new Santa Clara County Courthouse #9, built on its site between 1962 and 1964.

PCAD id: 1662