I cannot even begin to express my disbelief at how little fanfare this mansion has. Its literally cramped on all sides by apartments, and is no longer open to the public. If you look through the windows you can see that the inside is a wreck: ripped up carpet, holes in the walls, I even saw a door off of its hinges. The only things commemorating James Lick and his beautiful house were two plaques, one in front of the house and one in front of the remains of the mill across the street. I asked a person at the apartment leasing offices if she had any information on what the hell happened to the house, but all she told me was that it was now private property and was closed to the public. Even looking online for any more information about the house proves futile, its like somebody doesn't want anyone to know the house even exists. You would think that considering James Lick was one of the most influential people of the Santa Clara county in the 1800's that his house would get a little more respect.