Mountain View Historical Association
Founded in 1954, the Mountain View Historical Association is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Mountain View, California.
The goals of The Mountain View Historical Association are:
- To gather and preserve historical data relative to the early settlement and development of the area in and around the present City of Mountain View
- To collect, record, edit and publish a history of the pioneering activities of this area;
- To preserve historic objects and places; and,
- To cooperate with other organizations in the Santa Clara Valley on projects related to regional and Mountain View history.
About Us
Founded in 1954, the Mountain View Historical Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Mountain View, California.
Events
The Mountain View Historical Association invites you attend our quarterly membership meetings/events. Our events feature programs that bring our community together to learn about the history of our city and region.
Membership
The Mountain View Historical Association invites you to support our organization by becoming a member. Enjoy the benefits of membership and help keep local history alive for future generations!
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Mountain View Historical Association
Founded in 1954, the MVHA is a non-profit org. dedicated to sharing the history of Mtn. View, CA.
We are thankful for the historic Castro Street: Get a head start building up an appetite for Thanksgiving with an informative walking tour of our downtown on Sunday, November. 24. Learn about the 150+ years of this vibrant city center. Reservations required: bit.ly/3YWdYX1![]()
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The tour starts at 2 pm at Centennial Plaza near the train station. Registration is required- $15 for non-members/$10 for members.
November 24, 2024 Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Mountain View
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Step into history with a walking tour of historic Downtown Mountain View!
On this Veterans Day, we celebrate those who’ve served our country with honor. A wonderful, unattributed quote about the day— “We don’t know them all but we owe them all.” ![]()
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One we do know, however, is Cristiano Castro Jr., a U.S. Army WWI veteran and descendant of the pioneering Mountain View family for which the city’s main downtown thoroughfare was named.
What’s all around us? Public art! Join us November 3 for our quarterly history event- "The History of Public Art in Mountain View". Learn about how an art program was started in Mountain View and how the program has evolved into a robust and vibrant contribution to our public spaces. Privately owned but accessible to the public is also an important component of the art scene.![]()
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Please register at- www.eventbrite.com/e/the-history-of-public-art-in-mountain-view-tickets-1030519239787. ![]()
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There is no cost. The event starts at 2 pm.
Today is national "Farmer’s Day", a day to honor and thank all of the hardworking farmers and ranchers who plow, sow, grow, and harvest to feed our nation. ![]()
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Before Mountain View became the center of the Silicon Valley, it was a successful farming community. First hay, wheat & dairy and then stone fruit and vegetables were the primary crops.![]()
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The Farmers & Merchants Bank, shown here in the recently completed new building constructed in 1905, served farmers in financing their businesses.
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