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I have lived “down the street” from Sunnyvale’s Fremont High School for nearly fifty years. During my decades of comings-and-goings past the school, I’ve been attracted by its lovely Spanish architecture, while feeling a mysterious connection with the building. Only recently did I learn why Fremont ... Read More about Fremont High School: Sunnyvale’s Architectural Gem

One of the most iconic historic buildings in Sunnyvale is hiding in plain sight, nestled in front of a vast, modern industrial complex to the north of the train tracks. It is the Iron Man Museum, housed in the former administrative building of the Hendy Iron Works, which graces Hendy Avenue, named ... Read More about The Iron Man Museum of Hendy Iron Works – Heritage Landmark

Before I started my research for this article, I had no idea how many Eichlers there are in Sunnyvale, or that the very first one was, in fact, constructed in our city! – Did you know that Sunnyvale boasts 1,100 Eichler homes? When my friend told me she had “moved into an Eichler home”, I was ... Read More about Eichler homes in Sunnyvale

A FREE “Living History” community event Where: Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum 570 E. Remington Drive When: Saturday, September 10, 2022, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A ‘Walk Through Time’ will take  all visitors, young and old, on a journey through local history, beginning with life 200+ years ago,  ... Read More about Join us for “A Walk Through Time”

Join us for our next Speaker Night on June 20th  at 7:30pm. Joseph Page II, who grew up near the Naval Air Station Moffett Field, will provide a look inside the facility known as Satellite Test Center, Air Force Satellite Control Facility, Sunnyvale Air Force Station, and the “Blue Cube”. For ... Read More about Upcoming Speaker Night