History

We’re bringing you some fun facts about San Jose and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give these a try.
Explore the district “where history meets art” that boasts a 200-year history within the great 408.
Explore the homes that popped up in San Jose, CA during the 20th century Revival Period.
We’re traveling all the way back to the 1910s in San Jose, CA where everything from the Great Flood to the incorporation of East San Jose took place.
Did you know that The Ritz in downtown San Jose’s SoFA District was once an X-rated theater? And also an alternative music dance club with “secret gay nights?”
San Jose has an incredibly rich history that is showcased in museums throughout the area. From History Park to the Computer History Museum, pay a visit to these various spots to learn all there is to know about the great 408.
Celebrate the famous Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, CA, as it celebrates 100 years since opening its doors to tours on June 30, 1923.
We break down the significance of San Jose, CA’s historic resource surveys and its overall contribution to historic preservation in the great 408.
Most of us probably don’t have our state flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flag’s design reflects centuries of history.
We’re turning back time and peering into the great 408 during the 1950s.
Plans are floating around San Jose City Council about reimagining Plaza de Cesar Chavez and incorporating the “Breeze of Innovation” sculpture within it.
From the Sharks to the Quakes, we’re sharing all details of San Jose’s sports teams.
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