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🕰️ Help keep past stories alive

What are historic resource surveys?

A picture of a man in a small sail boat with a large steamboat in the background.

This photograph of a small sailboat and an Alviso steamer is believed to have been taken around 1890-1910. | Photo via History San José

Have you ever wondered how our city keeps up with the historic preservation of San Jose’s quite extensive history?

Enter: Historic resource surveys.

These surveys are a call to the community (that’s you) to identify and contribute any information about older buildings + neighborhoods that tell stories of historic people, communities, groups, or San Jose as a whole.

Why do we need them?

The goal is to gather information that could help the city reconsider new developments that may be planned for sites with historical significance, or designate certain places as historic destinations.

How can I help?

Gather all the family photos and stories. Whether they’re about a person, location, building, or event, be prepared to explain their historical significance — and bonus points for artifacts + evidence. There are three active surveys that you can contribute to:

🔎 Alviso

Goal: Gather information about the workers and residents who lived near the Port of Alviso Historic District after shipping activity ceased.
Time frame: Mid-1800s to mid-1900s

🔎 Martha Gardens

Goal: Identify historic buildings across ~180 parcels that would be deemed historically significant and therefore untouchable to future planned developments.
Time frame: 1900 to 1980

🔎 Five Wounds (Information must be submitted by Thursday, June 8)

Goal: Protect historic and culturally significant buildings and areas from being redeveloped as part of the Five Wounds Urban Village Plan.
Time Frame: 1900 to 1980

Any questions about these surveys can be emailed to the city’s Historic Preservation Officer Dana Peak.

Events

Monday, June 5

Artichoke Festival 2023 | Monday, Jun. 5-Sunday, Jun. 11 | Times vary | Meso Modern Mediterranean, 3060 Olsen Dr., Ste. 50, San Jose | Prices vary | Enjoy a week-long celebration of artichokes with special menu additions served for lunch and dinner.
Trivia Night | Monday, Jun. 5 | 6:30 p.m. | Park Station Hashery, 1701 Park Ave., San Jose | Free | Grab up to six teammates to compete at this weekly event hosted by local comedians.

Tuesday, June 6

Pow Wow Song & Dance Classes | Tuesday, Jun. 6 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Roosevelt Community Center, 901 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose | Free | The Indian Health Center hosts lessons to inspire cultural pride and connection.
Game of Thrones Trivia Night | Tuesday, Jun. 6 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Britannia Arms Almaden, 5027 Almaden Expy., San Jose | $8-$24 | Test your knowledge of Jon Snow, the White Walkers, and the Mother of Dragons.

Wednesday, June 7

Geoffrey Asmus | Wednesday, Jun. 7 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose | $25-$75 | This comedian has found success growing his social media platforms with his unfiltered stand-up clips, and has recorded an hour-long special that will air later this year.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Development

City officials recently broke ground on a 60-unit affordable housing site — located at 1860 Alum Rock Ave. — which is being developed by Charities Housing and funded by Measure E. The project is expected to be completed in 2025. (NBC Bay Area)

Civic

Approx. 140,000 San Jose Municipal Water System customers may see a 14% price hike in their water bills, adding $16 extra per month. If City Council approves the increase, it will go into effect Saturday, July 1. Tune in to tomorrow’s meeting. (The Mercury News)

Coming Soon

DoorDash will soon begin operating a ghost kitchen — a pick-up and delivery-only model — out of The Plant Shopping Center. Merchants + a timeline for opening were not disclosed yet. (San José Spotlight)

Opening

Hapa’s Brewing Co. will open its third South Bay location in downtown San Jose on Laurel Street next to Town San Carlos. The new outpost will offer beer + wine on tap, light bites, and patio seating, with an opening date projected for August.

Theater

The City Lights Theater Company has announced its 2023-2024 season of shows which will start on Saturday, Sept. 16 with “Toxic,” a play about survivors of a school shooting who meet five years after the incident. More information can be found on its website — single tickets go on sale Monday, Aug. 14. (The Mercury News)

Sports

The Bay Area’s newest National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) expansion club has chosen its name: Bay FC. Led by San Jose native Aly Wagner + fellow Santa Clara University soccer legends, the 14th club in the NWSL will begin play in 2024. (NBC Bay Area)

Eat

The FoodieLand Night Market will be at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds from Friday, June 9 to Sunday, June 11, with 100+ food stalls and more than 75 merch vendors. Tickets start at $7 and will not be sold at the door — grab yours ahead of time.

Shop

It’s Pet Appreciation Week, and it’s a great time to celebrate your furry friends. From stylish collars and leashes by Major Darling to healthy treats by Botanical Bones, our online shop (Six & Main) features the perfect products for your pets.

Plan Ahead

🎉 Cheers to 100 years

Winchester Mystery House announces 100-year anniversary events

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The Winchester Mystery House is a local + state historic landmark that attracts tourists from around the world. | Photo by SJtoday staff

This is a special year for the Winchester Mystery House, as 2023 marks 100 years since its doors opened to the public.

The city will soon pay tribute to the iconic house that has driven more than 12 million guests to the must-see attraction in the great 408.

The anniversary festivities will kick off on Friday, June 30, and include:

A proclamation of Winchester Mystery House Day from city officials
The entombment of a time capsule containing current souvenirs + memorabilia
Live Roaring ‘20s music from Symphony San Jose
A new exhibit about the mansion’s influence on pop culture

Additionally, magician Aiden Sinclair will host two interactive shows on Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1, and a Centennial Brunch will be held on Sunday, July 2, at the greenhouse patio.

Before your visit, brush up on your knowledge of Sarah Winchester’s life, and her obsession with the number 13.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Alyson

From the editor

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