Gilded Age Event Was Golden
One of the largest crowds to ever attend a Mountain View Historical Association event welcomed Professor Emeritus Nancy Unger to the November 2 event. Her presentation of“ More than Orchards: Mountain View in Gilded Age America” covered the period’ s influences, including agriculture, immigration
Nancy Unger, Santa Clara University Professor Emeritus
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and technological innovations in the evolution of California.
Nancy introduced those attending to the progressive movement of the early 1900s, which ushered in badly needed political reforms, both in the state of California and nationally. The strong local economy drew immigrants whose knowledge expanded
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Mountain View in Gilded Age America
More than Orchards: Mountain View in Gilded Age America 1880 – 1920
the growth of specialty crops but also prohibited Chinese people from entering the country. The efforts of women through clubs and suffrage campaigns empowered an active group of individuals who contributed to our community.
After the presentation and snacks in the Mountain View Public Library’ s Community Room, an interested group visited the History Center upstairs. A display case was filled with special items from the MVHA collection. The objects pertained to the topics Nancy covered in her presentation. Librarian James Thajadeen and several board members answered questions about the collections and the history center.
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New bridge ribbon cutting
A long-awaited ribbon cutting ceremony on November 3 marked the completion of a pedestrian and bike bridge across Stevens Creek. The bridge was a public benefit that ensured the approval of the nearby Ameswell Hotel development in 2016.
Because of the sensitive location, permits were required from the city of Mountain View, Santa Clara County Water and PG & E. Lenka Wright, a spokesperson for the city, said in a statement“ This additional access point provides community members a convenient and off-street pathway” across Stevens Creek. The ribbon cutting was performed by Mayor Ellen Kamei and Peter Katz, CEO of the MV Chamber of Commerce. Additional members of the community watched and cheered as the bridge was officially opened.
Mayor Ellen Kamei and Chamber of Commerce President Peter Katz cut the Ribbon.
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