Santa Clara County History
| File Description | Size | Date | Submitter |
| Chapter IX The Leland Stanford, Junior, University 1893 | 9K | Jan 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter I Unrivaled Climate and Situation—Story of the Early Days—The Founding and Growth of the Missions—Founding of San Jose—Secularization of the Missions—Life on the Early Ranchos—Early Government—The First Americans—The Ill-Fated Donner Party |
68K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter II Santa Clara County During the Mexican Rule-The Adventures of Captain Fremont-Don Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo-Raising the Bear Flag-War With Mexico Declared-The Capture of San Jose-Reminiscences of the Strenuous Days of 1849-The Discovery of Gold-Killing of Young Pyle-Local Government-Grandma Bascom's Story |
74K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter III San Jose as the Capital of the State-Meeting of the First Legislature-The Removal to Vallejo-Land Grants and Suertes-A Trumped-up Robbery-Settlers' War-Fourth of July Celebration |
45K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter IV The Early Bar of San Jose-Alcalde Burton's Common Sense-The Eccentricities of Judge Redman-Strange Career of Rufus A. Lockwood- Irrepressible J. Alexander Yoell-Change in Court System |
78K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter V Topography and Geology-History of the New Almaden Mines-Crime in the Early Days-The Mineral Springs of Santa Clara County-The Oil Development |
36K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter VI Society Events in the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies-Reminiscences of Pioneer Women-Mrs. Carroll's Interesting Record-Charles G. Ames and Judge William T. Wallace-Presidential Visits |
49K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter VII Passing of the Old Landmarks of San Jose-The Fair Grounds, Live Oak Park and Prevost's Gardens-Stories of the Old Court House and the County Jail-Crimes and Tragedies of Those Days-Naglee, Hensley and Belden Residences |
36K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter VIII Newspapers in the Early Days-J. J. Owens' Sad Experience-Chas. M. Shortridge-E. A. and J. O. Hayes-W. Frank Stewart-Mark Twain's Lecture-The Rise of H. C. Hansbrough-Edwin Markham's Venture- Alex P. Murgotten-H. A. De Lacy-The Peril of Major Foote-Elliott the Adventurer-Kelly and the Grizzly |
48K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter IX Early Days of the Drama in San Jose—The First Theater—Stark's Disgust— Other Theaters and Interesting Reminiscences of Actors, Professional and Amateur—A Few of the Old-Time Minstrels |
41K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter X Distinguished Visitors to San Jose and the Santa Clara Valley—Bayard Taylor's Day Dream—Political Orators—George Francis Train—Henry George as a Detective—Bret Harte—Presidents Hayes and Harrison— The Ovation to General Grant—Beecher, Ingersoll and the Old-Time Orators—Gen. John C. Fremont—Ned Buntline |
31K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XI Santa Clara County During the Civil War—Many Companies Formed—Confederate Sympathizers Take to Robbery—The Fight on the New Almaden Road—Excitement Over the Death of Abraham Lincoln |
15K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XII The Fruit Industry of the County—The Largest Prune Producing Section in the State—History of the Development—Introduction of the French Prune—The First Fruit Cannery—The Vineyards and Olive Orchards— When Artesian Water Was First Obtained—Farm Loan Board—California Prune and Apricot Growers, Inc.—Some Interesting Statistics |
55K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XIII County Government and Good Roads—The Transportation Facilities of the Early Days—History of Various Important Road and Railway Enterprises—The Rise and Fall of Toll Roads—Early Modes of Transportation—First Telegraph Line |
36K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XIV The Public Buildings of the County—Many Locations of the County Court House—Changes Made by the Legislature—Futile Attempt to Regain the State Capital—The County Hospital and Almshouse |
19K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XV The Resources and Attractions of San Jose, the Garden Cty of California- Soil, Climate, Productions and Opportunity-What a Man From the East Learned From an Old Resident |
33K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XVI Additional Events in the History of San Jose-The Advent of Street Cars and Other Metropolitan Advantages-The Crimes of the Seventies, Eighties and Nineties-A New Form of Government |
69K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XVII San Jose and Santa Clara Activities During the Great European War-Liberty Loan, Red Cross, Y. M. C. A., Belgian Relief and Other Noteworthy Drives-The Men and Women Who Did the Work |
95K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XVIII History of the Lick Observatory on the Summit of Mt. Hamilton-The Eccentricities of James Lick, the Philanthropist-What He Did for San Jose |
43K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XIX The Story of Alum Rock, San Jose's Beautiful Reservation of One Thousand Acres-Judge Richards' Description of Its Beauties and Attractions- The Claim of J. O. Stratton |
19K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XX The Attractions of the Big Basin, or California Redwood Park-How It Was Preserved by the Efforts of a San Josean-The Annual Forest Play in a Natural Setting |
23K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XXI The Public and Private Schools of San Jose-The Growth of the High School-The State Normal School-College of Notre Dame-College of the Pacific-St. Joseph's School |
54K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XXII The Public Utilities of San Jose-The Early Service of the Gas and Electric Companies-The San Jose Water Company and Its Sure and Steady Progress^-The Street Railways In and Out of the City-The Post Office |
30K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XXIII The Clubs of San Jose's Men and Women-Daughters of the Revolution--The Carnegie Library and the Free County Library-The American Legion-The County Pioneers-Sainte Claire Club, etc. |
64K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XXIV The Civic and Kindred Associations of San Jose-The Work of the Chamber of Commerce and Merchants' Association-One Hundred Per Cent Club and the Labor Organizations-Rotary and Civic Welfare Clubs |
29K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XXV Charitable and Humanitarian Organizations of San Jose-The Good Cheer Club, County Charities, Home of Benevolence-Pratt Home, Salvation Army, Notre Dame Institute, and Young Men's Christian Association |
51K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XXVI The Sanitariums and Hospitals of San Jose-The Splendid Appointments of the O'Connor Buildings-Columbia Hospital and the Santa Clara County Medical Society-Dr. Ben Cory |
15K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XXVII The History of San Jose's Fire Department-Primitive Appurtenances of the Early Days-Volunteer Department for Twenty-six Years-The Police Department's Growth and Work |
22K | Feb 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XXVIII The Early Churches of San Jose and Their Vicissitudes-History of the San Jose Library-Its Growth from Small Beginnings-The County Free Library and Its Work |
20K | Mar 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XXIX The Santa Clara County Historical Society and Its Objects-Spanish Names for Natural Objects-The Interesting Career of Judge Augustus L. Rhodes, a Nonagenarian |
21K | Mar 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XXX The Banks and Industries of San Jose-An Incident in the Life of E. McLaughlin-New Corporations Help to Build Up the City-Some of the Leaders of Industry |
37K | Mar 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XXXI The Romantic History of the Town of Santa Clara-Home of One of the Early Missions-The Story of the Santa Clara University-The Planting of the Mission Cross |
35K | Mar 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XXXII Palo Alto and Leland Stanford Jr. University-The Rapid Growth of One of the Progressive Towns of Santa Clara County-The Location and Uses of a Great Educational Institution |
27K | Mar 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XXXIII Los Gatos, the Gem City of the Foothills and Its Lovely Environs-The Gateway of the Valley-Gilroy, the Thriving Little City at the Southern End of the County-Attractions and Advantages |
25K | Mar 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XXXIV Other Growing Towns in Santa Clara County-Change From Grain Field to Thriving Community-The Progress of the Towns in the Fruit Districts -Ambrose Bierce's Life-Tragic Adventure With a California Lion |
60K | Mar 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XXXV Miscellaneous Items of Interest-Observations of a Weather Expert-Judge Belden and Mayor Pfister-An Auto Camp-Result of Presidential Elections in the County |
12K | Mar 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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Chapter XXXVI LATEST HISTORICAL RECORD |
13K | Mar 2007 | Joy Fisher |
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