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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B00_the-santa-clara-interlocking-control-tower_Santa-Clara-CA.html
Built in 1928 and used around the clock until July 17, 1993 the Santa Clara Interlocking Control Tower is one of two Harriman Standard No. 4 towers in California.
The General Railway Signal Co. Model 2 unit, lever type interlocking machine on t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AZY_santa-clara-tower_Santa-Clara-CA.html
The Santa Clara Tower, built by the Southern Pacific Railroad went into service in 1927. Located at the junction of the Coast and Western Divisions, the tower controlled signals and switches at the north end of the Newhall yard. Historic passenger…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM184U_parade-of-champions_Santa-Clara-CA.html
Bicentennial1845 - 1995In recognition of the efforts of the citizens of the City of Santa Clara and the members of the Santa Clara Council #84.This event started with the Drum & Bugle Corps of Y.M.I. in 1945, and expanded to feature the Vanguards …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15S4_california-wesleyan-college_Santa-Clara-CA.html
This plaque marks the original site of the first chartered college in California. It was chartered as the California Wesleyan College on July 10, 1851. The following year the name was changed to University of the Pacific and in 1911 it became the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM138A_santa-clara-campaign-treaty-site_Santa-Clara-CA.html
After armed confrontation nearby on January 2, 1847, and a truce meeting the following day, Marine Capt. Ward Marston, commander of the United States expeditionary force, and Francisco S?nchez, leader of the Mexican-Californian ranchers, agreed to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10JO_the-walnut-growers-association_Santa-Clara-CA.html
This is the site of the former Santa Clara Walnut Growers Association. The main plant was constructed here in late 1926/1927 on land purchased from the Town of Santa Clara. Hard shell walnuts in the state of California can be dated as early as 185…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10JN_s-e-s_Santa-Clara-CA.html
The Portuguese men and women of Santa Clara founded this building, commonly known as the S.E.S. Hall, in 1896. This fraternal organization was created as a means of communication and socialization. It gave the Portuguese community a place to meet,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZUA_cowboy-jim-donovan_Santa-Clara-CA.html
Born in San Francisco, James Donovan came to Santa Clara following the 1906 earthquake at the age of nine and resided in this house the rest of his life. Orphaned young, he started hauling baggage from the railroad depot using a few dogs pulling a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZRN_headen-inman-house_Santa-Clara-CA.html
Arriving in Santa Clara in 1852, Dr. B.F. Headen bought 61 acres around the present Civic Center area. His daughter, Thomasine, and her husband Louis Albertson, built this home in 1913 to replace the original one. Lois Headen Inman inherited the h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZRM_austen-d-warburton_Santa-Clara-CA.html
Arts, civic, cultural, historical and indigenous groups benefited from the personal service of this sixth-generation Californian.
The life of this descendent of Santa Clara's first physician, H.H. Warburton, and the Spanish colonist Alviso, Arg…