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How Milpitas Got Its Name
Milpitas – How did it get it’s name? This story claims it means “A Thousand Pitas,” pitas being century plants. The name Milpitas is a variation of the plural diminutive of milpa, a Mexican Spanish word for “garden where maize is grown.” The proper diminutive form of milpa, though, is actually milpilla, not milpita. Thus, in Mexico, several towns and villages have the name Milpillas, but there is no Milpitas in Mexico. The word milpa is a word derived from milli, meaning “agricultural field” and pan. meaning “on.” The following is taken from Charles G. Mann, 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 2005.…
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History Research Groups
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…
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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.
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City Hall Opening
Go to City Hall Opening Gallery
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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) Mike Honda…
