Lathrop House
A classic example of early "Steamboat Gothic" architecture erected in 1863 as the residence of San Mateo County's first Clerk, Recorder and Assessor, Benjamin G. Lathrop. Later the residence of General Patrick Edward Conn... citysearch.com
Carrington Hall
6 Hard courts (outdoor, private) No lights, no backboard ustasearch.com
Los Altos History Museum
The Los Altos Museum complex is made up of the History House, Museum, historic gardens, refurbished 1915 tank house and antique farm (home to one of the last active apricot orchards in Santa Clara Valley). The 1905 shingl... famplosion.com
Casa De Tableta
This structure, built by Felix Buelna in the 1850s, served as a gambling retreat and meeting place for Mexican-Californios. It was strategically located on the earliest trail used both by rancheros and American settlers crossin... hmdb.org
Portola Primary School
Portola Primary School was built in 1909. The bell was moved in 1893 from the abandoned Searsville School. The building served as the First town hall when the town of Portola Valley was incorporated in 1964. It was acquired by ... hmdb.org
San Francisquito Creek Watershed
By the time America entered World War II in 1941, the creek had been straightened at its outlet to the Bay near the Palo Alto Municipal Airport. The Army built Dipple General Hospital on land near the creek in Menlo Park. Later... hmdb.org
San Mateo County History Museum
Housed in the old San Mateo County Courthouse, the History Museum is where they preserve the rich history of the county, and make it accessible to the public. They offer educational activities for school children. They ho... famplosion.com
Jacob Purdy House
Revolutionary War Soldier who loaned his House to General George Washington to use as his Headquarters for the Battle of White Plains. One of White Plains' most famous residents, Jacob Purdy joined the Westchester Militia... findagrave.com
Home Of Martin Murphy, Jr.
Martin Murphy, Jr. arrived in California with his family in 1844 in the first wagon train to cross the Sierra Nevada. The founder of Sunnyvale, he constructed here his house of pre-fabricated lumber brought around the Horn in 1... hmdb.org
Birthplace Of Silicon Valley
This garage is the birthplace of the world?s first high-technology region, Silicon Valley. The idea for such a region originated with Dr. Frederick Terman, a Stanford university professor who encouraged his students to start up... hmdb.org
Battle Of Iwo Jima Memorial
Memorial. Located on the South Mesa area of US Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, the monument is dedicated to the 6821 US forces whom died during the World War II Battle of Iwo Jima, February 19 to March 26, 1... findagrave.com
Chosin Reservoir Battle Memorial
Memorial. In a formal ceremony September 15, 2010, US Marine Corps Commandant General James T. Conway dedicated the Korean War battle memorial on the 60th anniversary to the day that the 1st Division Marines from Camp Pen... findagrave.com
Fox Theater
San Francisco / Bay Area Fox Theatre reviews, hours, directions, photos, coupons and deals. voiceplaces.com
Ralston Hall
This redwood structure was completed in 1868 by William Chapman Ralston, San Francisco financier, incorporating Count Cipriani?s earlier villa. This enlarged mansion with its mirrored ballroom became the symbol of the extravaga... hmdb.org
"Old" San Mateo County Courthouse
In 1858, Simon M. Mezes donated land to the county so that a courthouse could be built. This is the third courthouse built on this exact site and the forth built in the property. In 1903, the architectural firm of Dodge and Dol... hmdb.org
A. C. Argo
Principal of Sequoia High School Superintendent of Sequoia Union High School District 1921 1948 In the room at the foot of this tower Mr. Argo and his Board shaped policies of enduring importance to the Sequoia Union High Schoo... hmdb.org