Benjamin Campbell and his neighbors formed the Campbell Water Company in 1892. It was Campbell’s first utility. Starting with one small tank, it was soon replaced with two wooden tanks, with a total capacity of 60,000 gallons. The 1906 Earthquake . . . — — Map (db m205295) HM
The Campbell Country Woman's Club raised the funds to build this Spanish Colonial Revival-style structure in 1923. The town library and public meeting rooms were housed here until the 1960's .
The Woman's Club founded the Campbell Historical . . . — — Map (db m101521) HM
These Spanish Colonia Revival-style commercial unites were constructed in 1947 and originally called the Friendly Shopping Center. The two-story building as the back was once a farm house, circa 1913-1915, and originally stood up front on Campbell . . . — — Map (db m101520) HM
Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista De Anza and Party crossed this area in March 1776 en route to select sites for the Presidio and Mission of San Francisco.. — — Map (db m130196) HM
This California Mission Revival-style building,
constructed in 1905, is the second oldest
commercial structure in Campbell. It is typical
of the stores built in small towns in the early
1900s. Upper floor served as housing
quarters and . . . — — Map (db m154807) HM
This Renaissance Revival-style building, built in 1895, is the oldest structure in Campbell. By 1895, Ainsley Cannery and the Fruit Grower's Union employed hundreds of workers. The thriving town needed a local bank. The first Bank of Campbell was . . . — — Map (db m101518) HM
This Neoclassical building was constructed
by B.O. Curry in 1920. It was part of a
'business block' development, which
consisted of five building in a row. For a
time this was the Mercantile Trust Bank.
Later it was a silent movie theater. In . . . — — Map (db m154803) HM
World War II Veteran who served in the Pacific Theater
As President of Campbell Rotary, Rick led Campbell Rotary in funding & development of many civic projects
This plaque is a testimony to his patriotic service, high character and endearing . . . — — Map (db m205556) HM WM
Serafino Manfre built this Spanish Colonial
Revival house in 1925. An Italian
immigrant from Palermo, Sicily, he arrived
in America in 1900. After serving in WWI,
Mr. Manfre settled in Campbell in 1923,
where he became a successful . . . — — Map (db m154801) HM
Incorporated March 29, 1876, and financed by Comstock Lode money. Its northern terminus was San Francisco Ferry Building. Passengers were transported by ferry to Alameda where they boarded the cars for their 77.6 mile rail ride to Santa Cruz. In . . . — — Map (db m220420) HM
The Ainsley House is an architectural gem and a
beautifully preserved example of English Tudor Revival complete with the original furnishings from the 1920's. It is also the final home of an important individual who made
significant contributions . . . — — Map (db m156294) HM
California used to be part of Spain and then Mexico. Vast ranchos were granted to worthy citizens. In 1840 Mexican Governor Juan Alvarado granted Rancho Rinconada de los Gatos (corner of the cougars) to brothers-in-law Sebastian Fabian Peralta and . . . — — Map (db m130197) HM
In the 1890s G.W. Snyder owned the original 9.1 acre parcel.
Ernest S. Barron, sales manager for the Ainsley Packing Company first occupied
the commodious California bungalow, built in 1917. The house boasts a large
sun porch, gabled dormer and . . . — — Map (db m154761) HM
This arroyo honoring San Joseph, patron saint of flight and students, was first discovered and traversed by Spanish explorers in 1769. On March 25-26, 1776 Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza made it his encampment No. 99 as mapped by his cartographer . . . — — Map (db m54025) HM
Captain Stephens brought the first wagons
over the snow covered Sierra Nevada
Truckee Pass with no casualties in the
Stephens-Murphy-Townsend party of 1844,
arriving at Sutter's Fort with 11 wagons
and 51 people plus 2 infants born on the
way. . . . — — Map (db m24125) HM
Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza and party crossed this area in March 1776, enroute to select sites for the Presidio and Mission of San Francisco — — Map (db m310392) HM
The main house was built in 1886 and was the primary home for four generations of the Picchetti family over the next 90 years. The house served as a social hub at the ranch, with family parties and frequent guests filling the space.
The area was . . . — — Map (db m203297) HM
Beginnings
The Picchetti Winery and surrounding lands are remnants of Santa Clara Valley’s agricultural past. In 1872, Vincenzo Picchetti immigrated to the area from Italy and began work as a foreman for a Jesuit winery at Villa Maria. After . . . — — Map (db m202666) HM
This monument marks the former campus of St. Joseph’s College. Established with the primary purpose of training candidates for Catholic Priesthood, the college also educated thousands of young men who entered public service throughout this country . . . — — Map (db m58977) HM
You are standing in front of the old homestead house, the earliest building at Picchetti Ranch. Secundo Picchetti built this house in 1882. Soon after, he and his wife moved in and began clearing land for vineyards. In 1884, Secundo sold his half . . . — — Map (db m203299) HM
The Picchetti family built this winery in 1896, enabling them to produce their own wine. Before then, they had sold their grapes to other local wineries. Theresa Picchetti advised her husband, Vincenzo, to withdraw their savings, which totaled about . . . — — Map (db m203300) HM
In the early 1900's, Southern Pacific Railroad ran tracks down what is now Foothill Expressway connecting Los Altos with San Jose and San Francisco. A railway depot was built not far from here and called "Loyola Corners", after St. Ignatius Loyola, . . . — — Map (db m100298) HM
This two-story building, the second permanent business building in town, was built at the direction of Paul Shoup, often referred to as the "Father of Los Altos." It was the foresight of Mr. Shoup and his associates that led to a concept of the town . . . — — Map (db m100303) HM
Built in 1908, this structure housed the first commercial business in the new town of Los Altos. William and Lillian Eschenbruecher operated their hardware store here for more than a year before electricity and water became general available to . . . — — Map (db m100305) HM
Built in 1911, this two-story structure, often referred to as the "Copland Building". was the forth building to appear along Main Street. At one time a side door existed on First Street near the rear of the building. Except for the removal of this . . . — — Map (db m100302) HM
This "double building" was built by Paul and Guy Shoup around 1910. It was the third building in downtown Los Altos and housed the offices of Altos Land Company, Los Altos Building and Loan Association, Los Altos Water Company, University Land . . . — — Map (db m100307) HM
The town of Los Altos as we know it owes its existence to the Southern Pacific Railroad. Needing a shortcut between Palo Alto and Los Gatos, the Southern Pacific Railroad acquired the downtown "triangle" in 1907 from Sarah Winchester, who refused to . . . — — Map (db m100299) HM
Mount Umunhum is a sacred site for today's Amah Mustun and Muwekma tribal bands, who are the living descendants of the ancestral Ohlone tribes native to the region. Along with the eagle, hawk, and raven, the hummingbird plays an important role in . . . — — Map (db m114626) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m68911) HM
Ames Aeronautical Laboratory was established in 1939 as the second laboratory of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. Ames achieved early fame in wind tunnel design and testing, flight testing, and supersonic and hypersonic . . . — — Map (db m182299) HM
On the east bank of Los Alamitos Creek, with graves dating back to the 1800s, lies the final resting place for Quicksilver Miners and their families. A wooden marker notes the burial site of Richard Bertram Barrett's arm, lost in a hunting accident . . . — — Map (db m114985) HM
Built after the tragic 1875 fire destroyed the original 1848 Adobe Hotel. First two-story hotel in California. Used by the Almaden Quicksilver Mining Co. for unmarried employees & to house visitors to mining settlement. Remodeled into the Café Del . . . — — Map (db m114981) HM
At the corner of Alameda Road at Bertram, sat the first Hacienda Schoolhouse built in the 1850s by mine owner Barron Forbes Co. to educate miners' and neighboring ranchers' children. About 85 students attended grades 1-8. In 1914, a second adjacent . . . — — Map (db m114956) HM
Built in 1886 by Giles McDougal as social meeting place for miners & families. Included game room, kitchen, library & dance hall with stage patterned after San Francisco's Tivoli Theater. Upstairs rooms use for Hacienda visitors; in summer, arts & . . . — — Map (db m114982) HM
New Almaden, first mining town in California, founded 1845. Community Club House built in 1950s on land and with materials donated by the community, under directions of Nathaniel Gross. The Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the . . . — — Map (db m114983) HM
Built in 1899, Mrs. Guadalupe Madero was concerned over the safety of her son, Antonio, away at the Spanish-American War. As a favor upon his safe return, she helped direct community funds & labor to construct Saint Anthony Church. — — Map (db m114984) HM
Established in 1846, the Scott Furnace introduced here in 1874 revolutionized the quicksilver industry. Mine office located in 1850 in existing adobe building. Telephone installed 1878. Electric lights in 1890. — — Map (db m114957) HM
In 1874, a fire swept through the New Almaden community destroying many miner's homes. To prevent the recurrence of such a disaster, mine manager James Randol organized a local bucket brigade and ordered the construction of a bell tower and a . . . — — Map (db m114662) HM
This two-tube inclined retort, known as a "Rossi Retort," was named for Louis Rossi who came to New Almaden in the 1920s and built a reduction plant based on his patented design. This style of retort allowed rapid recovery of valuable mercury . . . — — Map (db m114954) HM
This plaque marks the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America
1776-2026
May these trees stand as a living testament to our nation’s history and as a foundation for the next 250 years
Dedicated September 12, . . . — — Map (db m310913) HM
The El Palo Alto Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
Bicentennial Mini-Grove of
El Palo Alto Redwood Progeny
Dedicated September 26, 1974 — — Map (db m310950)
In 1941, this unique building stood at the edge of a yacht harbor. It was constructed for the Sea Scouts, a part of the Boy Scouts of America. After 50 years of use, the Sea Scouts left the base in 1991. This was five years after Palo Alto residents . . . — — Map (db m100130) HM
This building originally served Camp Fremont as a meeting place for servicemen and visitors. When moved from its original site to Palo Alto, it became the first municipally sponsored community center in the nation. It is the only remaining structure . . . — — Map (db m54017) HM
Mayfield's first school built in 1855 it was a two-room log cabin which was soon outgrown. Mayfield later built two new schools to serve the increasing population of young people and even offered some adult education in mathematics. In 1923, on the . . . — — Map (db m90884) HM
In commemoration of the motion picture research conducted in 1878 and 1879 at the Palo Alto Farm now the site of Stanford University
This extensive photographic experiment portraying the attitudes of men and animals in motion was conceived by . . . — — Map (db m113015) HM
The first community house was originally the Hostess House during World War I at Camp Fremont, Menlo Park. The building was sold to the City of Palo Alto for one dollar and moved to this site. A 205 foot flagpole was dedicated on “The Circle” in . . . — — Map (db m311613) HM
In 1844 Juana de Briones de Miranda, a pioneer Latina property owner, businesswoman and humanitarian, purchased the 4,439 acre Rancho La Purisima Concepcion from Indian grantee Jose Gorgornio. The grant extended two miles south, encompassing . . . — — Map (db m54016) HM
[Several veterans memorials are located at the base of the flagstaff in front of the Hostess House.]Side A:
1861 – 1865
McKinley Post
Number 187
Dept. of Calif. And Nev.
Grand Army
of the Republic
Veterans of . . . — — Map (db m174145) HM
Sarah Armstrong Wallis (1825–1905) was a pioneer in the campaign for women’s voting rights. In 1870 she was elected president of California’s first statewide suffrage organization which in 1873 incorporated as the California State Woman Suffrage . . . — — Map (db m2718) HM
At this site in 1959, Dr. Robert Noyce of Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation invented the first integrated circuit that could be produced commercially. Based on “planar” technology, an earlier Fairchild breakthrough, Noyce’s invention . . . — — Map (db m54014) HM
The 1959 invention of the Planar Process by Jean A. Hoerni and the Integrated Circuit (IC) based on planar technology by Robert N. Noyce catapulted the semiconductor industry into the silicon IC era. This pair of pioneering inventions lead to the . . . — — Map (db m54015) HM
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. — — Map (db m2715) HM
This brick building, built in 1903, is a fine survival of early Palo Alto architectural and religious history. Its presence in the heart of the downtown commercial area, where few examples of early buildings remain, is a special asset. It served as . . . — — Map (db m250464) HM
Under this Giant Redwood, the Palo Alto, November 6 to 11, 1769, camped Portola and his band on the expedition that discovered San Francisco Bay. This was the assembling point for their reconnoitering parties. Here in 1774 Padre Palou erected a . . . — — Map (db m41255) HM
In the late 1890's Dr. Wm. F. Snow conceived the idea of a student hospital guild for Stanford students. A typhoid epidemic in 1902-03 emphasized a need for a hospital. Concerned citizens and students provided funds for the transformation of a . . . — — Map (db m250460) HM
This tower well symbolizes what is best about a forward thinking, progressive city government that chose local ownership of essential utility services. Due to the foresight of town leaders such as Stanford Engineering professors Charles "Daddy" Marx . . . — — Map (db m91257) HM
Under a great live oak and near this spot stood the first school in the old town of Mayfield, now a part of Palo Alto. It was erected in 1855, pioneering what was to become the community's major interest, education. Two later schools successively . . . — — Map (db m53658) HM
Under a great live oak and near this spot stood the first school in the old town of Mayfield, now a part of Palo Alto. It was erected in 1855, pioneering what was to become the community's major interest, education. Two later schools successively . . . — — Map (db m53650) HM
Baseball was the country’s favorite sport in the 1890’s. Communities across America supported amateur baseball teams comprised of local young men. Mayfield’s baseball team, the Ringtailed Roarers, played other local teams up and down the Peninsula, . . . — — Map (db m91111) HM
Long before Stanford University and the City of Palo Alto existed, this area of the Mexican land grant, Rancho Rincon de San Francisquito Creek was a crossroads of travel and commerce. In the 1850's, it would take Juana Briones three days to travel . . . — — Map (db m90886) HM
On October I, 1891, Stanford University opened its doors after six years of planning and building. The University was named after Jane and Leland Stanford's only child, Leland Stanford, Junior. Stanford University and Palo Alto have been . . . — — Map (db m90887) HM
In 1853 James Otterson built a hotel near this corner. It was the first building in what would become Mayfield, later a part of Palo Alto. Travelers between San Francisco and San Jose stayed here, as did lumbermen coming from the hills to the bay. — — Map (db m250547) HM
On November 8, 1789, Don Gaspar De Portola and his expedition in search of Monterey Bay, camped beside San Francisquito Creek near a century-old redwood tree long a landmark for the Indians. The tree named El Palo Alto, became a symbol for the city . . . — — Map (db m92466) HM
J. Pearce Mitchell Park, built in 1957, was one of the first of a new type of community park based on active recreation for leisure living. The design for this park and its playground served as important examples for many other parks and . . . — — Map (db m92467) HM
Juana Briones de Miranda lived not far from here at Rancho la Purísima Concepción. From her house on a knoll in the rolling foothills of Palo Alto, she could look down on the very land you’re standing on. Of course that would’ve been when she . . . — — Map (db m94503) HM
Rancho La Purísima Conceptión was granted to a former Santa Clara Mission Indian, Jose Gorgonio, by Governor Alvarado on June 30, 1840. In 1844, Gorgonio and another Indian, José Ramon, sold the grant to Dona Juana Briones de Miranda, who lived with . . . — — Map (db m90786) HM
From 1907 to 1925 this bell was used to summon the volunteer firemen of the town of Mayfield. First used at College Avenue and El Camino Real. The bell was transferred to the town hall at El Camino Real and California Avenue in 1921. When Mayfield . . . — — Map (db m91031) HM
Lt Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza and party crossed this area in March 1776 in route to select sites for the Presidio and the Mission of San Francisco — — Map (db m312521) HM
This garage is the birthplace of the world’s first high-technology region, “Silicon Valley.” The idea for such a region originated with Dr. Frederick Terman, a Stanford university professor who encouraged his students to start up their . . . — — Map (db m3402) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m2604) HM
The Palo Alto School District was established March 20, 1893. A temporary two-room schoolhouse was built by volunteer carpenters in four days at this site. It opened September 5, 1893 with 70 pupils. — — Map (db m275911) HM
The nearby Bailey Fellows house is a historic “Italianate” structure located at the south end of Calero Reservoir and appears on the County of Santa Clara Heritage Resource Inventory. The house is named for Boargenes R. Bailey and Judge Edward . . . — — Map (db m53474) HM
Only complete four room, oven-dried brick house in New Almaden.
Appointed Cashier, Hacienda Forman and Secretary of the Miners Fund by the Manager Mr. Randol, Robert R. Bulmore moved into this cottage in September, 1878.
Mr. Bulmore’s avocation . . . — — Map (db m41356) HM
At New Almaden
During the Depression (1933-1942) and after most mining activity had ceased, New Almaden once again gave jobs, hope and future to young men through a program created by Franklin D. Roosevelt called the Civilian . . . — — Map (db m52778) HM
One of three complete adobe houses in New Almaden made of creek gravel and adobe mud.
In 1855 a plan of the settlement of the Hacienda, including all homes south of Casa Grande (the manager;s home), to the reduction works of the New Almaden Mine, . . . — — Map (db m41459) HM
Built in 1854 of adobe, brick and wood. Residence of Mines Managers until 1925. Most gracious & stately California Mansion of early days. Scene of important social & political events. Planned by Henry W. Halleck & built by J. Young & F. Meyer. . . . — — Map (db m15046) HM
Built in 1854 of adobe, brick and wood. Residence of mine's manager until 1925. Most gracious and stately California mansion of the early days. Scene of important social & political events, planned by Henry W. Halleck & built by J. Young & F. Meyer. . . . — — Map (db m114955) HM
A significant problem in mining is groundwater removal. Water limited the depth of early miners until the Cornish pump was introduced in the 18th Century. Cornish pumps originated in the tin and copper mining region of Cornwall, England, and evolved . . . — — Map (db m49855) HM
The D retort, line the rotary furnace, was used to recover mercury from cinnabar ore. Whereas the rotary furnace was a continuously-operating system, the D retort was loaded with ore, fired for a period of time (usually 8 to 24 hours), then allowed . . . — — Map (db m49862) HM
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Significant Addition to New Almaden’s Rich Mining Operation
Toxic gases and underground water posed perils and problems for miners in search of valuable cinnabar ore. Under Sherman Day’s suggestion, the . . . — — Map (db m52771) HM
Cinnabar was first found in the Senador Mine area before 1863. Systematic development recovered more than 20,000 flasks (1,500,000 pounds) between 1909 and 1926.
Under the direction of John Drew, development started by trenching the outcrops of . . . — — Map (db m41456) HM
This mine was opened in 1863 and worked intermittently until March 1926. In 1915 a reduction plant, which included the first Herreschoff furnace and electric dust collector ever used in the recovery of quicksilver, was erected. The mine was worked . . . — — Map (db m34165) HM
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Once a Bustling
Community
Within view stood English Cam’s Methodist Church, Company Store, Mine Office, School House, Centennial Hall, Helping Hand Hall and a multitude of family cabins. As quicksilver . . . — — Map (db m52775) HM
Serving Mine Hill
Families
for over 40 Years
Just up this hillside rest the remains of the former English Camp School. Founded in 1864, the school educated the young of Mine Hill until 1907.
Students in grades 1 through 8 spent 10 . . . — — Map (db m52779) HM
On the hillside north of this plaque, only the scars remain to mark the spot where brown stone was quarried for San Jose Hall of Justice, Post Office, St. Mary’s Church, original buildings of Stanford University, and Carson City Mint. This small . . . — — Map (db m129576) HM
The rotary furnace was used to recover mercury from cinnabar ore. Finely crushed ore fro the fine ore bin entered the furnace by means of a feeder known as a shotgun or bump feeder. The feeder periodically injected a measured amount of ore into the . . . — — Map (db m52818) HM
Dating back to early 1850’s, this cemetery was in use until 1920’s, when musician Ben Black, who wrote the then popular song, “Moonlight and Roses”, bought some of the mining company land at the Hacienda and divided it.
Bertram Road . . . — — Map (db m12925) HM
Here in 1848 was built the first two story adobe hotel in California. Originally a boarding house, the building was converted into a small hotel to accommodate visitors at the mining settlement. Destroyed by fire in 1874 and later rebuilt. . . . — — Map (db m41325) HM
Preserved here is equipment used in quicksilver mining. A few examples are from New Almaden, but most are from the Guadalupe Mine and were used in the last fifty years of mining, until the mines closed in the 1970s.
The equipment is organized . . . — — Map (db m49854) HM
Drilling contests were the miners’ own distinctive event. The contest pitted individuals or teams of two miners against one another. They centered on hand-drilling, an essential aspect of the hard-rock miners’ work. Drilling contests tested the . . . — — Map (db m41324) HM
Hoeing tables and cleaning tanks were used to purify mercury as the final step in the process of converting cinnabar to mercury. Mercury collected in the condensers of a furnace or retort was contaminated with soot, water, dust, sublimed sulphur . . . — — Map (db m49857) HM
Home of H. J. Huttner, a mechanical engineer, who in 1874 worked with brick layer Robert Scott to design and build the first highly efficient ore extracting furnace.
This house of modest wood and brick construction was typical of others along . . . — — Map (db m41327) HM
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