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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.
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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.
Attention nostalgic @MountainViewCA residents: Today is #NationalRetroDay! Whatever past era you recall most fondly, today’s the day to recognize it. ![]()
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Say, for example, the ‘50s — pictured is Castro St. in 1959. Keen eyes will pick out part of what was the Mountain View Theater.
Start shooting those arrows, Cupid; tomorrow is #ValentinesDay! ![]()
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Lovers for centuries have expressed their affection for one another in a variety of ways. This unusual looking card is in the archives of the History Center in the @MtnViewCA public library. ![]()
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"Penny postcard" Valentine sentiments were commonly sent in the early 1900s.
Super in @MtnViewCA! With the #SuperBowl right around the corner – almost literally; it’s just two cities away – let’s highlight one more super #football team: the 1921 Mountain View High School squad that went 4-2 that year. They ended the season by beating San Jose High, 34-0!
Show of hands: Who *doesn’t* like #IceCream? Didn’t think so! ![]()
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Thursday January 15 is #StrawberryIceCreamDay, so go ahead and enjoy a scoop or two, just as these folks likely enjoyed back in the 1930s at the Silver Seal Creamery on Castro St. in @MtnViewCA.
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