by Margarete Minar Recently, the Heritage Park Museum received quite a weighty donation: An original El Camino Real bell. About 450 of these bells, were once placed along the historic El Camino Real, from San Diego to Sonoma. They were cast in 1906 with the first bell being placed on Olvera ... Read More about Donations – El Camino Real bell
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Sunnyvale’s Co-op market
by Linda Kubitz November and December . . . a time for celebrations and food! As residents of Sunnyvale, we have long enjoyed an abundance of well-stocked grocery stores in which to shop for our holiday foods. Some of those markets have disappeared through the years, almost forgotten, falling ... Read More about Sunnyvale’s Co-op market
History links
Here are links to external web pages about Sunnyvale history Sunnyvale Library History References Lakewood Village History and Profiles California Pioneers of Santa Clara County Sunnyvale Historic Images Archive ... Read More about History links
In memory of Jeanine Stanek
It is with great sorrow that we announce the August 19, 2017 passing of Jeanine Stanek, the Sunnyvale Historical Society's Chief Archivist. Her dedication to history, her positive attitude, and her endless energy was an inspiration to us all. She will be greatly missed. The following is written ... Read More about In memory of Jeanine Stanek
Where is this Hendy lamp post?
Very few lamp posts are still standing that were produced by Hendy Iron Works of Sunnyvale. Fewer than a dozen remain in places like Chinatown in San Francisco, Oak Court in Sunnyvale, Franklin Street in Santa Clara, and at History San José Village. The Heritage Museum in Sunnyvale has two of ... Read More about Where is this Hendy lamp post?