The mansion is constructed of native redwood featuring detailed woodwork and imported marble fireplaces in each of its 24 rooms.

Around the mansion and mill, Lick developed a highly successful orchard operation and pioneered the introduction of new fruits and horticultural techniques.

A series of owners, including Union Distilling, Western Grain and Sugar Products, Western Carbonic Gas, American Salt and Chemical, and Commercial Solvents and Chemical, manufactured a wide variety of products at this location.

[2] The City of Santa Clara disputes this statement – although the property was recently purchased by a private owner, the grounds remain subject to a right of public access to visit this important historic resource.

[3] This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the National Park Service.