Explore San Jose’s History Park
Posted on December 23rd, 2010 in Fun Event | 1 Comment »
This 14-acre outdoor museum – with paved streets, running trolleys, and 27 original and replica homes, business and landmarks – is the largest and most evocative landscape of times-gone-by.
Pick up a map of the grounds at the museum store in the Pacific Hotel; tours are also available. There is a replica of lively barn Dashaway Stables, with carriages and buggies. A trolley barn holds antique vehicles, a horse-drawn streetcar and trolley cars.
In downtown San Jose, Peralta Adobe ( 175 W St. John Street, 408-287-2291) is San Jose’s oldest address. Visitors can view two rooms furnished with period pieces. An adjacent structure is the exquisite Fallon House, a Victorian mansion built in 1855, showcasing 15 rooms typical of the Victorian period. To schedule tours, call (408) 918-1047.
San Jose History Park , South End of Kelly Park www.historysanjose.org
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I am a native San Josean and used to go to the museum at the fair grounds. Also the Public Library frequently. I would like to get in touch with archivist Jim Reed if possible.