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William Adam Simmons House
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National Register of Historic Places

William Adam Simmons House

Listed as “Simmons, William Adam, House” · Also known as Simmons House

On the National Register since 199234 years
Mid-19th CenturyListed 1992Half Moon Bay

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About William Adam Simmons House

William Adam Simmons House, at 751 Kelly Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 18, 1992. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement, law and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Mid-19th Century, as it does for 11 other California listings.

What it isHistoric house in Half Moon Bay, California, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 29 MB · National Archives↗
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751 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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1 more Register listing within 2 miles

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Questions about William Adam Simmons House

Is William Adam Simmons House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 18, 1992 (Register number 92000995).

Is William Adam Simmons House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is William C. Ralston House, 8.6 miles away.

Can you visit William Adam Simmons House?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of William Adam Simmons House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 29 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123861562 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.