1989-188-Approval Of The Nomination Of The John Steinbeck House On Greenwood Lane To The National Register Of Historic PlacesRESOLUTION 1989 -188
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE NOMINATION
OF THE JOHN STEINBECK HOUSE ON GREENWOOD LANE TO THE
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
WHEREAS, the works of Nobel laureate John Steinbeck are among the best
known and universally admired in American literature; and
WHEREAS, 1989 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of his
Pulitzer prize- winning novel, The Grapes of Wrath; and
WHEREAS, the 200,000 word manuscript was handwritten by Steinbeck from May
through October 1938, at his home on Greenwood Lane, near Los Gatos; and
WHEREAS, the John Steinbeck House has been submitted for nomination to the
National Register of Historic Places, and will be considered by the State
Historical Resources Commission on November 3, 1989;
RESOLVED that the Los Gatos Town Council recommends the nomination, and
believes the JOHN STEINBECK HOUSE on Greenwood Lane near Los Gatos deserves
national recognition as one of the most significant heritage resources of the
County of Santa Clara, and the State of California, that is connected with a
literary figure of national importance.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos at a
meeting held this 2nd day of October, 1989, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Eric D. Carlson, Thomas J. Ferrito, Robert L.
Hamilton Brent N Ventura Mayor Joanne Benjamin
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS
SIGNED:
ATTEST:
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CLERK OF THE TOWN OF I GATOS
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