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| Inventory photo 2130 and 2136 Oberlin Street | Location map |
The following is from the Historic Buildings Inventory as revised in 1985:
Careful handling of scale and detail distinguish this pair of Spanish Colonial Revival cottages with large arch windows, tile roofs, and shared driveway.
This pair of cottages condenses the Spanish Colonial Revival style into a small package. They frequently have served as rental units, but since the 1940s they have been separately owned.
Owners listed for 2130 Oberlin include F. A. Shalon (1941-50), Oliver Sweningsen (1950-54), Mrs. Lulu C. Baker (1955-65), and Robert and Margaret Finn.
Owners for 2136 Oberlin include Everett G. Sacyer (1946-47), C. J. Ferguson (1949-47), and Christopher Rafferty.
These cottages were built in 1932 and are a Category 4 on the Historic Buildings Inventory. The owner/builder was Ed Lewis. The properties measure 25 by 125 feet.
Sources: Palo Alto City Directories; Palo Alto Times 8/12/32; Palo alto Building Department file; interview 1985, Margaret Finn
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