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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D78_site-of-j-c-ainsley-packing-company_Campbell-CA.html
Established 1888A pioneer industrialistAnd public benefactorPark dedicated February 20, 1978
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B5V_rengstorff-house_Mountain-View-CA.html
A Pioneer FamilyHenry Rengstorff grew up in Germany. Like so many others of his generation, Henry was lured to California by stories of the Gold Rush. He left home at the age of 21, sailed around Cape Horn and arrived in San Francisco in 1850 with…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B5U_the-spirit-of-the-times_Mountain-View-CA.html
The Victorian BeautyThe 16 room house that Henry Rengstorff built in 1867 is a fine example of the Bay Area's late Victorian Italianate architecture. The facade of the house is symmetrical, with the central entrance defined by a pillared portico a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B0N_saratoga-world-war-i-memorial_Saratoga-CA.html
In MemoriamFrank William MannJohn P. PourroyFrederick Edward SandersClark Booth WaterhouseWho gave their livesFor their Country1917 - 1918Christian N. PedersenFred Gordon Thomson
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B0M_grover-house_Saratoga-CA.html
This charming pioneer cottage was built around 1895 for the family of retired farmer David Grover. After David's death in 1906 at the age of 90, his widow Nancy and their son Henry continued to live in the house. Mrs. Grover was noted for her chur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B0L_saratoga-state-bank_Saratoga-CA.html
This Classic Revival brick building was Saratoga's first bank. It was designed by the architectural firm of Wolfe & McKenzie around 1912. Bank founders include Dr. Hogg, a local investor; Charles Blaney, who established Blaney Plaza at the Village…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B01_san-jose-high-school_San-Jose-CA.html
Founded in 1863 during the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln, SJHS is the oldeest high school in Santa Clara County and second oldest in California. Its first classes were held in a 2nd floor room of J.G. Orbon's flour store, where Joseph Bowen, the f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B00_the-santa-clara-interlocking-control-tower_Santa-Clara-CA.html
Built in 1928 and used around the clock until July 17, 1993 the Santa Clara Interlocking Control Tower is one of two Harriman Standard No. 4 towers in California.
The General Railway Signal Co. Model 2 unit, lever type interlocking machine on t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AZY_santa-clara-tower_Santa-Clara-CA.html
The Santa Clara Tower, built by the Southern Pacific Railroad went into service in 1927. Located at the junction of the Coast and Western Divisions, the tower controlled signals and switches at the north end of the Newhall yard. Historic passenger…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AZX_john-page-house_Morgan-Hill-CA.html
Built in 1908 by John Page. Mrs Alberta Page operated it as a boarding house for working men. The "one dollar a day" rate" included three meals, one of which was a bag lunch. The always full boarding house was famous and very popular with ranch an…