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.KALW - Touring San Jose With the Man Who Ran Every Road in TownNew York Times - In Latino Gardens, Vegetables, Good Health, and Savings 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.Mercury News - Why Historic San Jose Latino District Fears Losing TraditionsCity of San José: Envision San José 2040 - December 18, 2019 meeting
History The Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Church was built in 1920, in a Spanish Revival architecture style.City of San José: HISTORIC CONTEXT SURVEY - Greater Gardner Neighborhoods
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.City of San José: Washington-Guadalupe Conservation AreaCity of San José: Washington-Guadalupe Conservation Area Map
Geography Washington-Guadalupe is located in Central San Jose, just south of Downtown San Jose.SCC: Guadalupe-Washington Neighborhood Profile 2016
The Guadalupe River Park goes along the western border of the neighborhood. Plaza Brenda López is located within the district.
Landmarks Sacred Heart Catholic Church Sobrato Center
References
External links
Guadalupe-Washington Neighborhood Association City of San Jose Neighborhood Boundaries Map