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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QTG_historic-alum-rock-park_San-Jose-CA.html
Founded in 1872 and known as the reservation, Alum Rock Park is the oldest municipal park in California. It was named for a large rock formation believed to contain alum. Even after it was discovered to have been incorrectly identified, the name p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17CA_alum-rock-log-cabin_San-Jose-CA.html
The log cabin was built 1914-1916 as a memorial to the pioneers and was donated to the City of San Jose on September 24, 1916. The cabin is constructed of redwood logs from the Santa Cruz Mountains. This log cabin provides an example of the physic…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17C9_the-natatorium_San-Jose-CA.html
This area was once the site of one of Alum Rock Park's most popular attractions, the Natatorium, a large indoor swimming pool. Built about 1912, it attracted over 35,000 swimmers each summer season. For about 20 cents, park visitors could swim in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17C7_welcome-to-alum-rock-park_San-Jose-CA.html
Alum Rock Park was acquired in stages over many years. The original claim is based on the first land grant by Governor Filipe de Neve, July 22, 1778. Alum Rock Park has survived many challenges to that original grant and on March 13, 1872 the Cali…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17C0_mineral-springs-grotto_San-Jose-CA.html
The mineral springs located in this area have played an important role in the history and development of the park. Between 1891 and 1902, the Parks Commission began developing the park, highlighting the springs. During this period, over 20 differe…