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Borland House
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National Register of Historic Places

Borland House

Also known as Moore, Dr. John S., Home; Martinez Historical Society Museum

On the National Register since 201511 years
Listed 2015Martinez
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Borland House

Borland House, at 1005 Escobar St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 2, 2015. It was among the first 8 of Martinez’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its town planning and architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Martinez, California MPS. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isHistoric house in Martinez, California, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

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Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes

1005 Escobar St., Martinez · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Borland HouseStart here
  2. 2Contra Costa County Courthouse BlockClassical Revival · next door
  3. 3Martinez Downtown Post Office (Additional Documentation)Art Deco · next door
  4. 4Contra Costa County Hall of Records (Additional Documentation)Classical Revival · 0.1 mi on
  5. 5Martinez City LibraryArt Deco · next door
Around it

4 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BMartinez Grammar School AnnexBuilding0.4 miBTucker HouseLate Victorian0.5 mi★John Muir National Historic SiteModern Movement · Built 19641.9 miDPort Chicago Naval Magazine National MemorialDistrict1.9 mi

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Questions about Borland House

Is Borland House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 2, 2015 (Register number 15000120).

Is Borland House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is John Muir National Historic Site, 1.9 miles away.

Can you visit Borland 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.

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