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Milpitas Historical Society
The Milpitas Historical Society was formed in 1980 by 79 residents of Milpitas who felt that much of our city’s historic heritage was in danger of being lost.

Bancroft Library
The primary special collections library at the University of California, Berkeley. One of the largest and most heavily used libraries of manuscripts, rare books, and unique materials in the United States, Bancroft supports major research and instructional activities and plays a leading role in the development of the University’s research collections.

Dogtown Territorial Quarterly Now defunct after Wildfire
A California History Trivia Quiz. Print it out, then browse the website to find the answers. History Magazine for Gold Rush buffs. Includes lists of California Historical Societies and Museums, Historic Events and Historic Parks.

KQED’s Social Studies and Language Arts for Educators
Bay Area Mosaic and other programs offer educators hands-on professional development and training, techniques for incorporating diverse and local historical perspectives in the classroom, and access to KQED and PBS films, lesson plans, and educator guides.

Monterey County Historical Society
This is the local history site for the county just to the south of Santa Clara County. Much common history explored in hundreds of pages.

Museum of Local History
The Museum is located at 190 Anza Street, one block west of Mission Boulevard near Ohlone College in Fremont. It is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (510) 623-7907.

San Jose Historical Museum
Actually a full town of museums, where you can wander through the buildings or take a docent led tour. Re-enactments often held here.

Wind Storm, October 22, 2000

Wind Storm Blasts its Way Through Milpitas

Dateline: October 22, 2000

By Ann Zeise

Several people were injured when trees fell upon them during heavy winds. Power lines were knocked down and several sections of the city were without power at various times throughout the day. Some new construction at the Pac Bell station was blown over. Most citizens spent Sunday cleaning up debris or helping neighbors.

A tree on Yosemite Dr. fell on this sports car. It appeared later on that the car had some dents, but was drivable.

Long fence along Jacklin Rd. east of I-680 blew down from one end to the other.

Another view of Fallen Fence along Jacklin Rd.

Newly constructed walls at the PacBell substation blew over.

Fred Examines Tree — Fred Zeise examines willow tree that fell down next to the Community Center, narrowly missing a picnic table and a utility box.

A large tree in Ben Rodgers Park fell on the Grand Teton home of Fred and Ann Zeise. Ann is your Go Milpitas guide for this website. The new roof has a dent along the edge, and so far the fence has stayed upright. Hopefully, the City will give the wood to the Zeises for winter firewood.

City Hall Opening

Go to City Hall Opening Gallery

Democrat Rally 2000

November 3, 2000, San Jose Civic Center

I got the chance to attend the California Democratic Party rally in downtown San Jose, and to hear speeches given by some of the local candidates and by President Bill Clinton. Former SF Giants left fielder, Willie Mays, was also there to lend his support. You may click on the links and on the pictures to find out more about each person.

President Clinton encouraging democrats to get out the vote! Also on the panel were Gov. Gray Davis, Mike Honda (Candidate for Congress) Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Norm Mineta (Commerce Secretary), and Willie Mays (SF Giants Special Ass’t to the President)

speakers