by David C. Hill | Jul 9, 2021 | CALIFORNIA, California Urban Landscape, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← California Urban Landscape Russell-Robinson House 1184 Washington StreetSanta Clara, CA The front portion of this Carpenter Gothic-style house was constructed around 1860 and was a prefab brought around the horn. The prefab section was added...
by David C. Hill | Jul 3, 2021 | SAN JOSE, San Jose Culture, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← San Jose Culture Fourth of July Decorations Postcard 1909Downtown San Jose, CA Market & Santa Clara StThe San Jose electric light tower, also known as Owen's Electric Tower after its creator and chief booster, was constructed in 1881...
by David C. Hill | May 19, 2021 | SAN JOSE, San Jose Street Project, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← San Jose Street Project "Call me Ishmael." – Moby Dick Stockton St. San Jose, CA©David C. Hill 2021 Originally shared on Explore San Jose · May 19,...
by David C. Hill | May 17, 2021 | CALIFORNIA, California Culture, Santa Cruz, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← Santa Cruz Del Mar Theater "Be Excellent To Each Other" Bill & Ted Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz, CAOriginally built as a vaudeville theater in 1936.Architect: J. Lloyd ConrichStyle: Zig-Zag Moderne (Art Deco)Historical Marker Read:...
by David C. Hill | May 15, 2021 | California Outdoors, SAN JOSE, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← California Outdoors Chalcedon (Variable) Checkerspot Euphydryas chalcedona Alum Rock Park, San Jose, CAUpdatedThe variable checkerspot is found across western North America, ranging from Alaska in the north to Baja California and Mexico in...
by David C. Hill | May 11, 2021 | SAN JOSE, San Jose Culture, The Alameda, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← San Jose Culture Original image caption Auditorium Roller Rink “Roll-Ameda”The Alameda San Jose, CA Opened 1927 Closed 1974Keep Calm and Skate On Roller skating originated in the performing arts in the 18th century. It gained widespread...
by David C. Hill | May 10, 2021 | CALIFORNIA, California Urban Landscape, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← California Urban Landscape Santa Clara, CAPoint of Historical Interest Frederick C. Franck, Jr. Residence 1179 Washington St. Historic MarkerBuilt in 1905 by Frederick C. Franck, Jr.(1873-1954).Santa Clara town trustee, buseinssman, and son...
by David C. Hill | Apr 30, 2021 | SAN JOSE, San Jose Culture, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← San Jose Culture International Jazz DaySan Jose Jazz opened a new music venue in downtown San Jose.“Open Arms" project, an international music collaboration. The free performance streams live from the new SJZ Break Room venue on April 30...
by David C. Hill | Apr 19, 2021 | CALIFORNIA, California Culture, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← California Culture Original image caption Connections April 19, 2021NASA's Mars helicopter IngenuityThe first powered, controlled flight on another planet took place at 3:34 a.m. ET.Santa Clara University The Father of Aviation who from...
by David C. Hill | Apr 18, 2021 | SAN JOSE, San Jose Neighborhoods, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← San Jose Neighborhoods Original image caption San Jose Vintage Postcard postmarked 1910Sight Seeing Automobile Popular travel destinations included:Post Office & Electric Tower, City Hall, Courthouse & St James Hotel, Carnegie...
by David C. Hill | Apr 6, 2021 | SAN JOSE, San Jose Street Project, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← San Jose Street Project “We’re gonna ZOOM, ZOOM, ZOOM-A-ZOOM.”Downtown San Jose, CA Photo: David C. Hill Originally shared on Explore San Jose · April 6,...
by David C. Hill | Mar 27, 2021 | SAN JOSE, San Jose Culture, The Alameda, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← San Jose Culture Flamingo Motel 1950s era Classic American Roadside Motel. The motel was almost closed. The current owners have done a great job revitalizing the motel. The Alameda San Jose, CA March 18, 2021 The Alameda a personal project by...