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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15I_lou-henry-hoover-house_Stanford-CA.html
This 1919 residence of a developing international style of architecture embodies Mrs. Herbert Hoover's innovative architectural concepts. It was executed by architects A. B. Clark, Charles Davis, and Birge Clark, and was maintained as the Hoover f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15H_development-of-motion-pictures_Stanford-CA.html
In commemoration of the motion picture research conducted in 1878 and 1879 by Eadweard Muybridge, at the Palo Alto Stock Farm, now the site of Stanford University. This extensive photographic experiment portraying the attitudes of animals in motio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15G_john-adams-squire-house_Palo-Alto-CA.html
Designed by T. Paterson Ross and constructed by builder George W. Mosher in 1904, this house is a notable example of California's interpretation of the Greco-Roman Classic Revival movement in America.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13E_new-almaden-quicksilver-mine_San-Jose-CA.html
12 miles ← [west]. From this cinnabar hill the Indians used pigment for paint. Mercury was mined, 1845. Gold discovery made mercury indispensable and the mine became the most productive in America, became world famous. It sold for $1,700,700…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM132_armistice-oak-tree-site_Santa-Clara-CA.html
Here, on January 8, 1847, Francisco Sanchez, leader of a California band surrendered himself and some American prisoners and arms to Lieut. Grayson thus ending the "Battle of Santa Clara" or the "Battle of the Mustard Stalks" of January 2, 1847. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM131_paul-masson-mountain-winery_Cupertino-CA.html
From the winery that bears the name of Paul Masson, premium wines and champagne have flowed continuously since 1852, even during Prohibition under a special government license. Twice partially destroyed by earthquake and fire, the original sandsto…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM130_saratoga_Saratoga-CA.html
Anza exploring party passed through the Saratoga area March 25, 1776. Lumbering in the mountains, which began 1847 and continued many years, brought the first settlers 1850. Among other industries established were lime quarry 1850s, grist mill 18…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12Y_moreland-school_San-Jose-CA.html
Oldest known rural school district in California. Established 1851 as subscription school, meeting in private homes. First teacher, Charles Lafollette, 1851, term three months. Abraham H. Featherman, 1852, term six months. Through efforts of Samue…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12I_electronics-research-laboratory_Palo-Alto-CA.html
Original site of the laboratory and factory of Federal Telegraph Company, founded in 1909 by Cyril F. Elwell. Here, with two assistants, Dr. Lee de Forest, inventor of the three-element radio vacuum tube, devised in 1911-13 the first vacuum tube a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11W_winchester-house_San-Jose-CA.html
Built by Sarah Winchester, widow of rifle manufacturer William Winchester, this unique structure includes many outstanding elements of Victorian architecture and fine craftsmanship. Construction began in 1884 and continued without interruption unt…