Alviso in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Union Warehouse and Docks
ca. 1850
— City of San Jose – Capital of the Silicon Valley —
During Alviso’s years as a major shipping port, this warehouse was used for the storage of goods prior to shipping. It was later incorporated into Bayside Cannery and used as a cold storage and refrigeration plant. Today it stands as one of the oldest industrial buildings in Alviso.
Erected 2003 by City of San Jose.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 37° 25.676′ N, 121° 58.75′ W. Marker is in Alviso, California, in Santa Clara County. Marker is on Hope Street near Elizabeth Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1200 Hope Street, Alviso CA 95002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bayside Cannery (within shouting distance of this marker); China Camp (within shouting distance of this marker); Alviso (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); La Montagne Boarding House (about 700 feet away); The Port and Town of Alviso (about 700 feet away); Discover Alviso’s Rich History (about 700 feet away); Water Everywhere (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Steamboat Jenny Lind Disaster (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alviso.
Additional commentary.
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From "Images of America: Alviso, San Jose" by Robert Burrill and Lynn Rogers; 961.473 897; Page 53: The building was first used by John Jacob Ortley as an ice house. Eight foot thick brick walls, packed with sawdust, made for cold storage. Laster it was used for union meetings. By 1970, it became known as the Mudflat Gallery.
— Submitted July 31, 2021, by Tammy Grier of San Jose, California.
Additional keywords. Asian Americans
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