Howe, Edward P., Jr., House
historic place
The Edward P. Howe, Jr., House is located at 2215 21st Street in Sacramento, California. This historic residence was constructed in 1903. It displays Colonial Revival and Shingle Style architecture. Edward P. Howe, Jr. built the house upon his marriage. He was an educator who operated Howe's Academy and Business School from 1884 to 1915. The house stands in a neighborhood once known as "The Hill" or "Poverty Ridge," which was among Sacramento's wealthier areas at the time of its construction. It represents early 20th-century residences built for affluent Sacramentans. The home reflects a period of suburban-like living, influenced by streetcar transportation and preceding widespread automobile use. The Edward P. Howe, Jr., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 19, 1982. It is currently used as an office. This site is historically important for its architecture and its connection to Edward P. Howe, Jr., and Sacramento's early 20th-century development.