Located in Redwood Grove and sitting on Adobe Creek, the Halsey House is designated as a State of California historic resource, and is an integral part of our history and natural landscapes. The Halsey House from 1990 to 2007 also provided access to our historic natural world including Adobe Creek which holds indigenous Ohlone artifacts and archaeological purpose, as well as Redwood Grove which was planted by the Halsey family on their homestead. 

Shuttered and orphaned by the City of Los Altos in 2007, this historic resource along with the Redwood Grove the family's naturalist contribution to the property, remains an example of the City's neglect, dereliction and mismanagement of its historic resources.

Resident groups are forming to pursue a path to restore this historic resource for our Los Altos Community as a Public space with community services to support its distinct context and history as a distinctive historic home, a nature center, Ohlone interpretative Center, and cultural landmark.

(2024 update is in the works.  Stay tuned.)

BACKGROUND AND HISTORY

A Timeline of Los Altos History events tied Redwood Grove, Ohlone culture, Adobe Creek and the historic Halsey Home. Includes a short visit back in time to the nature programming and kids activities led at Halsey House by the City and Ranger Keith Guttierez City Park ranger and caretaker from 1985-2003.  

PROPOSAL TO RESTORE HALSEY HOUSE

In 2016-2017, several residents led efforts and proposals to demand the City to be accountable for this historic asset, including restoration of Halsey House and Redwood Grove expand their dispositions as historic Park and Nature Center.  The City to date has continued to pursue a path to demolition through neglect and lack of a staff champion and funding.

RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONS

List of local resources and organizations to contact, fund or join in this effort.