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
In 1919, Charles Erskine Scott Wood and Sara Bard Field purchased a beautiful 34-acre site overlooking Los Gatos to establish a refuge for their creative pursuits. Here they commissioned Robert Treat Paine to create two large statures to mark the . . . — — Map (db m92716) HM
On September 11, 2001, nineteen Islamic terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes. They intentionally flew two of the planes into the twin towers at the World Trade Center in New York City. They flew the third into the Armed Forces Center at the . . . — — Map (db m195879)
A visionary who
Lived the past
Enjoyed the present
Looked forward to the future
Vic established his home, "Paradise Found" on Nicholson Hill in 1946 after surviving Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941) aboard the Battleship USS . . . — — Map (db m195943)
This is all that remains of the four-story stone flour mill built in 1854 by James Alexander Forbes. The town that grew around this building was first called Forbes Mill, then Forbestown, and finally Los Gatos. — — Map (db m3295) HM
In 1899 this fire bell was cast in bronze in San Francisco by W.T. Garrett Company and weighs 2500 pounds. It was originally installed atop a 60 foot wooden tower which ironically burned down in the Great Fire of 1901. It was then reinstalled . . . — — Map (db m196042) HM
Kotani-En is a classical Japanese residence in the formal style of a 13th-century estate with tile roofed walls surrounding a tea house, shrine, gardens, and ponds. Constructed for Max M. Cohen in 1918-1924 of mahogany, cedar, bamboo, and ceramic . . . — — Map (db m135507) HM
People in the Landscape
As you enjoy Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space
Preserve, notice the remnant elements of a landscape
designed to delight and immerse visitors into the
natural world. Imagine a journey through time, and
experience a . . . — — Map (db m191011) HM
Height of dam 195 feet
Capacity of reservoir 25000 acre feet
Elevation of crest 665 feet
Area of reservoir 450 acres
Length of crest 830 feet
Length of reservoir 2 ½ miles
Board of Directors
Reginald L Parry, Div. 6, President . . . — — Map (db m198360) HM
Watershed: Guadalupe River
Capacity: 6.5 billion gallons
Depth: 130 feet
Length: 2.5 miles
Built: 1952
Lexington Reservoir, named for the historic 1850's town which once stood on the valley's floor, is a significant . . . — — Map (db m55147) HM
In 1952, Santa Cruz Mountain rainwater flowing from the surrounding creeks filled the new reservoir and slowly covered what was left of the once prosperous towns of Lexington, Alma and an old portion of Highway 17. Looking out today across the . . . — — Map (db m54121) HM
In 1858 the Santa Cruz Turnpike Company awarded a contract in the amount of $6000 to Charles Henry “Mountain Charlie” McKiernan and Hiram Scott for the construction of a road. The road from the Scott house, located in what is now Scotts . . . — — Map (db m54128) HM
“Mountain Charley” McKiernan, one of the earliest residents of the Santa Crux Mountains, settled near here in 1850. John Martin Schultheis and his wife homesteaded land about a mile from here in 1852. Their home still standing (1950). The Patchen . . . — — Map (db m53475) HM
In the rapidly urbanizing Silicon Valley, open space is precious. Your voice and your vote help protect the regional greenbelt that provides us all with clean air and water, climate change resilience, and nearby opportunities to unplug and connect . . . — — Map (db m203020) HM
The redwood frame house that stood on this site was
built in 1895 by Michael Schmitt and later owned by
his daughter and son-in-law, Clarice and Frank Nickson.
In the century it endured, the home sheltered five
generations or the Schmitt-Nickson . . . — — Map (db m154809) HM
The Flame of Liberty Memorial is inspired by three different element: The Statue of Liberty, an Eternal Flame, and a Soldier's Cross. The Memorial blends together these significant symbols that are woven deeply into our American culture and our . . . — — Map (db m196154) WM
The original Coast Redwood tree was planted
by our 26th President Theodore Roosevelt on
May 11, 1903. This majestic redwood was
located on the southwest corner of Campbell
Avenue at Winchester Boulevard. It stood in
that location, growing to a . . . — — Map (db m154876) HM
Mount Umunhum holds great spiritual value of local tribal bands such as the Amah Mutsen and Muwekma. This mountain is where visions are sought and communion with the spiritual world is made. It is also where relationships with ancestors and future . . . — — Map (db m114620) 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
Explore layers of history
The land along this ridgeline has been deeply admired and repeatedly altered-by wealthy estate owners beginning in the 1850s, then by the Jesuits of Alma College from 1934 until the 1950s. Midpen invites you to form . . . — — Map (db m239758) HM
These foundations belonged to dormitories the Jesuits built between 1934 and 1939. Each scholar had his own room, though accommodations were very modest. The dorms were demolished in the 1970s.
"We lived in these buildings that were made out . . . — — Map (db m239755) HM
Near where you stand was a classroom where young men prepared for life devoted to social justice, world peace, and spirituality. Between 1934-69, Jesuits came to Alma College from all over the world to finalize their long path to priesthood.
Like . . . — — Map (db m240167) HM
Priests-in-training had full days. Between prayers, meals, studying, and recreation, they attended lectures and seminars in the classroom that stood here. Courses included theology, oration, and philosophy.
When Midpen removed the deteriorating . . . — — Map (db m240307) HM
This is the foundation of the Jesuit’s second library, a massive concrete structure built to accommodate a growing collection of books. Midpen removed the building to recreate open views of the historical landscape setting along a narrow ridge . . . — — Map (db m243267) HM
Dr. Renselaer Smith built this prairie style home in 1915 to serve as his office and home. His medical practice was acquired from Dr. William L. Wilson who was the first doctor in Milpitas dating back to 1894. The DeVries family purchased the house . . . — — Map (db m211788) HM
In 1950 half of Milpitas still lived on farms.
There were nearly 7,000 acres of farmland,
8,000 acres of orchards and
over 300 acres of dairy fields.
On this site on May 17, 1955 the Ford Motor Company opened
the Milpitas assembly . . . — — Map (db m154932) HM
Adobe house built by Jose Higuera about 1831 on Rancho Los Tularcitos
Marked by
San Jose de Guadalupe Chapter
Daughters of the American Colonists
August 1958 — — Map (db m211577) HM
Typical example of a Queen Anne Cottage. Owned by Joseph and Lucy Silveira. Joseph was a clerk and later a carpenter by trade. Architect unknown, it was possible that Joseph built the house. Renovation was completed in May 1999 by Victoria Peach, . . . — — Map (db m211790) HM
[The Morgan Hill Centennial Project is a very unusual ‘marker’. It was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Morgan Hill. One starts at the center of the marker and then proceeds along an expanding spiral . . . — — Map (db m46097) HM
Department of Civil Defense establishes an aircraft lookout station on Nob Hill for duration of World War II. Station Identifier was “26GRACE3” — — Map (db m213575) HM
Long before nearby Coyote Creek was dammed to form the reservoir in 1950, people were drawn to its cool shade and clear flowing water. In 2006 an ancient burial site
was unearthed during construction of homes across the street from this park. First . . . — — Map (db m54034) HM
Imagine eight months on a long distance road trip with five children and a van.
Now imagine doing it without modern convenience. No rest stops, no cars, no roads, no wheels of any kind. Juan Bautista de Anza led 30 families with over 240 . . . — — Map (db m100369) HM
First bank (a branch of Bank of Italy) established by A.P. Giannini in new Votaw Building at NE corner of 2nt St. and Monterey Rd. — — Map (db m213424) HM
Retired Morgan Hill teacher Belle McCormick celebrated her 100th birthday on May 2, 2006. She brought the bell with her from Montana when she moved to Morgan Hill with her husband and daughters. It held a place of honor in front of her home from . . . — — Map (db m213055) HM
A 1912 photo of the original Burnett School in Madrone that was established in 1855 as the first public school between San Jose and Gilroy — — Map (db m213105) HM
Born in Wexford, Ireland, immigrated to Canada and in 1851 married Bernard Murphy in Quebec. Following his father, Martin Murphy Sr., the couple moved to California. She was widowed when there was a boiler explosion on the steamboat “Jenny Lind” . . . — — Map (db m213067) HM
Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza and party crossed this area in March 1776, en route to select sites for the presidio and the mission of San Francisco — — Map (db m212705) HM
Lt. Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza and party crossed this area in March 1778, in route to select sites for the Presidio and the Mission of San Francisco.
In the center of the marker is a circular motif, designed by Doris Birkland Beezley, of . . . — — Map (db m46135) HM
Evacuation and Interment of Morgan Hill Japanese-Americans, many later joined 442nd US Army Regimental Combat Team and fight in Europe, earning unprecedented decorations — — Map (db m213576) HM
Italian immigrants came to Morgan Hill in the years of the great Mediterranean migration to the United States between 1880-1930. Their commitment to family, strong work ethic and passion to succeed laid the cultural foundation for a strong agrarian . . . — — Map (db m213167) 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
This school site was donated by Bernard S. Machado on June 5, 1895 for the children of Paradise Valley. Charles Smith completed construction of a one-room school and classes began in the fall of 1895. A second room was added in 1910 to accommodate . . . — — Map (db m212710) HM
Founded in 1858, Madrone is the oldest and most historic neighborhood of present day Morgan Hill. On this site was the original Butterfield Stage stop, hotel, livery and blacksmith shop. Eventually, with the coming of the railroad, Madrone became . . . — — Map (db m213034) HM
Marker One:
Morgan Hill Historical Museum established at Civic Center in relocated 1911 Acton House
Marker Two:
2005
Morgan Hill Museum (former 1911 Acton Home) relocated to the Villa Mira Monte site on Monterey Rd. — — Map (db m213037) HM
Morgan Hill-Burnett, San Martin, Machado, Encinal Elementary and Live Oak Union High School districts merge to form Morgan Hill Unified School District — — Map (db m213684) HM
In 1893, seven pioneers who had just arrive in the new township of Morgan Hill built the Methodist Episcopal Church sanctuary on this land, which was donated by the Phillips Land Company. The church constructed with lumber hauled by wagon from San . . . — — Map (db m46151) HM
Oak trees provide wildlife habitat, scenic beauty, healthy watersheds, recreational opportunities and a link to Morgan Hill’s local historical heritage. Murphy’s Majestic Oak is a representation of the beautiful oak trees found throughout the City . . . — — Map (db m212711) HM
The First Mushroom Mardi Gras festival
Morgan Hill Mushroom Mardi Gras
October 18th & 19th
10:00 TO 5:00
Hill Country
15060 Foothill Road, Morgan Hill
Feature Agricultural Products Of The Area
Mushrooms . . . — — Map (db m213733) HM
This photo taken from Nob Hill, shows the emerging township of Burnett, and documents the early development of the downtown section of what we now call Morgan Hill. Already gone are manu of the native oak trees, harvested as fire wood for San Jose. . . . — — Map (db m212847) HM
Oak woodlands have become California’s signature landscape due to their widespread distribution and unique appearances. These woodlands provide critical wildlife habitat, scenic beauty, healthy watersheds, recreational opportunities, and a link to . . . — — Map (db m212712) HM
Background
What is a Granary?
A granary is a storage facility for grains. Granaries have been built since ancient times, with the oldest granaries dating back to 9500BC! Originally, they were carved into the ground or rock, or made of clay. . . . — — Map (db m212851) HM
Marker One:
Rancho Ojo de Agua de la Coche granted to Juan Maria Hernandez
Marker Two:
1845
Rancho Ojo de Agua de la Coche conveyed to Murphy family — — Map (db m213068) HM
This famous tavern and stage stop was located 21 miles from San Jose on the road to Monterey. The 21-Mile House was built in 1852 by William Host beneath a spreading oak that later was called the Vasquez Tree. The house was sold to William Tennant . . . — — Map (db m156621) HM
On this site stood the Skeels Hotel, which was owned and operated by Harry and Cynthia Skeels as a hotel and restaurant from 1925 to 1948.
The original building was altered in 1938 to accommodate the widening of Monterey Highway by 30 feet. . . . — — Map (db m46150) HM
Skeels Hotel built on the NW corner of 3rd St. and Monterey Rd.; Lloyd Skeels becomes constable and later fire chief of Morgan Hill and Madrone — — Map (db m213568) HM
Background
What is a Granary?
A granary is a storage facility for grains. Granaries have been built from ancient times, with the oldest granaries dating back to 9500BC! Originally, they were carved into the ground or rock, or made of . . . — — Map (db m46725) HM
The town of Coyote was established on a popular route known as El Camino Real by the Mexicans who traveled it. This route linked the missions throughout California. Originally named Burnett, Coyote developed around a post office that was housed in a . . . — — Map (db m207448) HM
Marker One:
Section of US 101 Freeway opens, bypassing downtown
Marker Two:
1985
101 Freeway section north of Morgan Hill opens, eliminating “Blood Alley” on old Monterey Highway — — Map (db m213729) HM
In honor of all the men and women who fought, gave their lives and remain missing in defense of The United States of American and the ideals for which it stands.
May we never forget that freedom id not free.
World War I
1917-1918
Harry . . . — — Map (db m212849) WM
Home of Morgan Hill and Diana Murphy Hill. Built in 1884 of redwood lumber from the Santa Cruz Mtns. The Hill family lived here from 1884 – 1910. The City of Morgan Hill was named after Mr. Hill. — — Map (db m213035) HM
Built in 1906 by Frank L. Merrill. The building is a revival of the Italian Renaissance style which spread over Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries. The building was the original Morgan Hill Bank. The building is known as the Votaw Building named . . . — — Map (db m46160) HM
This bronze sculpture depicts one of Morgan Hill’s early founding families, Hiram Morgan Hill, his wife Diana and their daughter Diane. In 1898, when the first Southern Pacific station was built, many visitors would request the train stop at . . . — — Map (db m46161) HM
At this location, 391 San Antonio Road, the Shockley Semiconductor
Laboratory manufactured the first silicon devices in what became
known as Silicon Valley. Some of the talented scientists and engineers
initially employed there left to found . . . — — Map (db m182658) HM
At this location, 391 San Antonio Road, the Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory manufactured the first silicon devices in what became known as Silicon Valley. Some of the talented scientists and engineers initially employed there left to found . . . — — Map (db m182679) HM
Marker One:
Built 1934 Restored 2001
Mario Ambra, Mayor • Sally J. Lieber, Vice Mayor • Ralph Faravelli • Rosemary Stasek • Matt Pear • Mary Lou Zoglin • R. Michael Kasperzak, Jr. • Kevin C. Duggan, City Manager • Cathy R. Lazarus, Public . . . — — Map (db m232027) HM
The Computer History Museum's mission is to preserve and present for posterity the artifacts and stories of the Information Age. The museum houses the collection of computers and related software, and visual media. Public exhibits celebrate the . . . — — Map (db m154426) HM
DIALOG was the first interactive, online search system addressing large
databases while allowing iterative refinement of results. DIALOG was
developed at Lockheed Palo Alto Research Laboratory in 1966, extended
through contracts with NASA, and . . . — — Map (db m182662) HM
UC Berkeley students designed and built the first VLSI reduced
instruction-set computer in 1981. The simplified instructions of
RISC-I reduced the hardware for instruction decode and control,
which enabled a flat 32-bit address space, a large set . . . — — Map (db m182630) HM
This two-room dwelling, today known as the Immigrant House, was originally located at 166 Bryant Street. It was built in the 1880s with redwood from the Santa Cruz Mountains and restored to a modest style of the 1920s, where the front room . . . — — Map (db m183435) HM
One mile north-west of this plaque lies Jagel Slough, named for the Jagel Family, who were hay and grain farmers in the area. It is believed Ozymandias P. Jagel, who settled here (1859), set up a still to carry on an illegal liquor business. He . . . — — Map (db m116026)
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