by David C. Hill | Jan 12, 2021 | SAN JOSE, San Jose Culture, The Alameda, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← San Jose Culture The Alameda Blockbuster Store 2002Closed in 2010San Jose, CAReed Hastings returned a late copy of “Apollo 13” to his local Blockbuster. He was charged a $40 late fee. Two years later, he founded Netflix. Late fees generated...
by David C. Hill | Jan 10, 2021 | SAN JOSE, San Jose Neighborhoods, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← San Jose Neighborhoods Downtown San Jose 1880'sSanta Clara Street Electric Trolly Cars operated throughout Santa Clara Valley from 1880 to 1938. "Looking East from near Market Street. Nice shot of the Stone Bldg with the turret on...
by David C. Hill | Jan 4, 2021 | SAN JOSE, San Jose Neighborhoods, The Alameda, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← San Jose Neighborhoods In my research for The Alameda history project in San Jose, CA, I've discovered some historical photographs in need of some TLC. This is my attempt at restoration work, and I really enjoyed the process.Santa Clara...
by David C. Hill | Jan 1, 2021 | Explore San Francisco, SAN FRANCISCO, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← Explore San Francisco Good Morning 2021 Happy New Year to everyone!Stay Safe.View of San Francisco, CA January 1, 2021©David C. Hill Photography Originally shared on Explore San Jose · January 1,...
by David C. Hill | Dec 30, 2020 | SAN JOSE, San Jose Street Project, The Alameda, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← San Jose Street Project Howling At The MoonThe Alameda, San Jose, CA December 29, 2020Photographer©David C. HIll Originally shared on Explore San Jose · December 30,...
by David C. Hill | Dec 28, 2020 | SAN JOSE, San Jose Architecture, San Jose Neighborhoods, The Alameda, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← San Jose Architecture The Alameda – California Historic Architecture Quaker Meeting HouseBuilt 1885 The College Park Association of Friends Quaker Meeting House was the first one established on the west coast, in 1861 in San Jose,...
by David C. Hill | Dec 18, 2020 | SAN JOSE, San Jose Architecture, The Alameda, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← San Jose Architecture Happy Holidays The De Anza Hotel Downtown San Jose, CAArchitect: Wiliam H. WeeksBuilt 1931Builder: Carl N. Swenson CoDavid C. Hill Photographer/The Alameda #dtsj #sanjoselove Originally shared on Explore San Jose ·...
by David C. Hill | Dec 17, 2020 | SAN JOSE, San Jose Neighborhoods, The Alameda, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← San Jose Neighborhoods This incredibly detailed map from 1886 shows drainage, roads, blocks, lots, tract names, and partial land ownership. These old maps have helped my research piecing together The Alameda's history in San Jose, CA....
by David C. Hill | Dec 10, 2020 | SAN JOSE, San Jose Culture, The Alameda, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← San Jose Culture Photograph©David C. Hill/The Alameda Andy's Pet Shop- – The Alameda 2002 Andy and wife Geraldine Cammilleri opened a pet shop on The Alameda in what used to be California Highway Patrol headquarters....
by David C. Hill | Dec 9, 2020 | SAN JOSE, San Jose Neighborhoods, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← San Jose Neighborhoods Downtown San Jose, CA in 1906Facing Mt Hamilton overlooking St James Park.The photograph was taken after The Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. Before drones, photographers would use balloons and kites to take...
by David C. Hill | Dec 7, 2020 | CALIFORNIA, California Culture, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← California Culture Eberhard Tannery-The Alameda Santa Clara, CAOne of the largest tanneries in the world, the Eberhard Tannery was part of Santa Clara’s economic life for over 100 years. Originally called the Santa Clara Tannery, in 1867, it...
by David C. Hill | Nov 26, 2020 | SAN JOSE, San Jose Neighborhoods, The Alameda, Travel Journal
← Browse Travel Journal ← San Jose Neighborhoods Thank you Anne for sharing your family's history and wonderful photos about this home on Lenzen Ave & The Alameda in San Jose, CA I can remember feeling when I was young that the house was a time capsule. I...