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Volume XV Issue 1 Spring 2025
Bicycling in Mountain View in the Early Days Page 8 |
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History Happening Now Magical Bridge Grand opening Page 8 |
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Hawthorne’ s Escape Plan Page 4 |
Henry Rengstorff: The Earth Mover Page 7 |
Palmita Park & The Minton Legacy
Join us Sunday, May 4 to learn about one of our city’ s oldest housing subdivisions. Learn how Earl Minton, owner of the Minton Lumber Company, helped create this neighborhood during the post-WWI housing boom by developing the area with distinctive California bungalows— many of which still stand today on Loreto, Anza, Velarde and across Mountain View.
Authors Melanie Kaye and Kyle Hartzell will share highlights from their book Palmita Park: The First 100 Years, including fascinating details about early residents,
the unique architectural features of the homes, and how the neighborhood was promoted in the 1920s as“ big city stuff” thanks to its modern conveniences like rear utility easements and a landscaped parkway on Velarde.
You’ ll also hear about the creative marketing efforts of the 1920s, including the neighborhood-naming contest and a parade of cars to‘ inspect the new streets’ for the Grand Opening.
This event is perfect for local history buffs, longtime residents, and anyone curious about Mountain View’ s past. Don’ t miss this opportunity to step back in time and celebrate a century of community spirit and craftsmanship in Palmita Park.
Learn how an idea to share history with their neighbors sent these two on a yearlong research project and the value of the Mountain View History Center at the Library became a valuable resource.
Light refreshments will be served, and copies of the new book will be available for purchase.
Sunday, May 4, 2025 n 2 to 4 p. m. n The Community Room, Mountain View Public Library n 585 Franklin Street, Mountain View, CA 1 http:// mvhistory. eventbrite. com
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