[There is no inscription on this maker other than the title. The marker consists of three panels of photographs with captions.]
[Panel 1:]
Photo 1 - Upper Left:
Franklin and Main Streets formed the business hub of early Santa Clara. Widney Store was on the northeast corner of Franklin. Circa 1875.
Photo 2 - Upper Right
Main Street looking south from Franklin toward the Methodist Church and the City Park. Circa 1900.
Photo 3 - Lower Left:
Main Street looking north toward Benton Street with the Fatjo Store founded in 1848 on the left. Circa 1900.
Photo 4 - Lower Right:
The trolley car heads west on Franklin Street at Main. The Bank of Italy building on the corner. Circa 1910.
[Panel 2:]
Photo 1 - Upper Left:
Cameron House on Franklin Street was headquarters for actors who played at Widney Hall Theater. Circa 1869.
Photo 2 - Upper Right:
The bandstand in the City Park was the site for many early Santa Clara events. Circa 1900.
Photo 3 - Lower Left:
Franklin Street saw many parades while it served as Santa Clara's main business street. Cherry Carnival Parade - May 1913.
Photo 4 - Lower Right:
This group of patriotic marchers head east on Franklin as the cross Washington Street. July 4, 1917.
Panel 3:]
Photo 1 - Upper Left
Santa Clara incorporated as a town in 1852. The first Town Hall and jail, built in 1891, was located on Main at the corner of Benton Street.
Photo 2 - Upper Right:
Santa Clara's second City Hall and jail, locate at Franklin and Washington Streets, was built in 1913.
Photo 3 - Lower Left:
Oddfellows, Hall on Franklin at Washington, was built in 1867. Wade's Pharmacy was located at this corner from 1944 to 1966.
Photo 4 - Lower Right:
Wilson's Jewel Bakery, 1151 Franklin, operated 43 years at this site until displaced by the renewal project of the early 1960's.
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