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The Historic Rengstorff House

The Rengstorff House, constructed in 1867, is one of the first houses to be built in all of Mountain View, California.

The Rengstorff House, constructed in 1867, is one of the first houses to be built in all of Mountain View, California. Located a little less than 2 miles from Hotel Zico, historic home was built by Henry Rengstorff, a prominent local businessman and ferry operator. He made his fortune running his popular shuttle between Mountain View and San Francisco.

The beautiful building he left behind is one of the finest examples of Victorian Italianate architecture on the entire West Coast. It consists of 12 rooms with 10 and 11-foot ceilings throughout the house.

This exemplary piece of architectural history and local landmark is home to period-appropriate furnishings like brass chandeliers, Eastlake furniture, and push-button light switches. If you are interested in history, the home and gardens at Rengstorff House is one destination you will definitely want to add to your Mountain View itinerary.

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