Williamson, James

James Williamson (1820-1893), with partner Edwin Garrett, was in the grocery business on Pacific Avenue. In 1899 the partners had a 2-story brick building constructed. That building was demolished after being damaged in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.

• John L. Chase, The Sidewalk Companion to Santa Cruz Architecture (4th ed. 2023), Chapter Five, item (3), page 134
• James and son John were both Soc. of Pioneers members.
• Riptide (CPL5). Wife Elizabeth (Patterson) has a separate entry (CE29).