California Historical Landmarks in San Mateo County

California Historical Landmark 939
Twentieth Century Folk Art Environment: Capidro
Princeton Road
Menlo Park
Year Begun: 1932
Year Destroyed: Unknown


Capidro

The late John Guidici, a retired gardener, began landscaping his Menlo Park house in 1932, using mostly cement, local sand, and the shells that were available free at local beaches.

Citation from California Office of Historic Preservation

This Folk Art Environment no longer exists, and it has no commemorative plaque.

Phil Pasquini visited Capidro. You can read his report and view a number of photographs at his website.

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