Thanks for giving info to the newbies about the past of this interesting town called Milpitas…read more(small corn fields:). This review is for the mini-museum on display at the mall. This is the first time in 4 years going to that mall that I realized that was a superb way to spend an hour or 2 just admiring the items on display and the explanations of the history of this town that some consider 'less' than San Jose or somehow a sleepy town where people that cannot afford the 'real Silicon Valley' tend to find cheaper housing. If you are curious, like history and want to know what happened here before you put your feet at Apple, Google or whatever brought you here and decide that Milpitas is that town that stinks...stop next time you go to the mall to admire and think and respect what others left for you and understand how this area evolved (even you -and me-are part of its history now). Thanks for putting this together to all those volunteers out there!

The Milpitas Historical Society was organized by 79 Milpitans in 1980 to discover, preserve, and…read moredisseminate the history of Milpitas. The Society maintains the city's first fire truck, Leapin' Lena that is on display at the Library. It also takes care of a historical display near the food court in the Great Mall. Recently it began a display of historic items in City Hall. The Society is a group of active adults who all share a love of the cultural heritage of Milpitas. They serve the community in many ways: they help businesses interested in historic images; they promote local history to school groups; they conduct an annual community tour of local agriculture and historical sites; they bring interesting speakers to their monthly meetings; they publish an excellent informational newsletter called 'The Milpitas Muse;' they lobby our local city leaders to keep our local history alive. Recently they began cataloging their collection and advocating to build our city's first community museum to be located in a city park near the Public Library. After the museum opens, the Society hopes to operate and staff it. They meet on the second Wednesday of January, March, April, May, September, October, and November at the Library beginning at 7:00 PM. Stop in for an interesting history program and light refreshments. Their meetings are open to all!

We used to stop by fairly often when I was a little kid. I'm now 77. My sister loved peering over…read morethe edge. I thought it was creepy as hell but pride wouldn't let me show my fear. My sister Sharon knew how I felt and really got a kick out of watching me squirm. Even as I got older the creepy feeling never really left.

I've been wanting to take some pics here for a while, had to email the SF Public Utilities…read moreCommission to make sure it was open Monday 4/1/13. They don't get Cesar Chavez Day off so I was happy. It's FREE to enter & take pics. Open M-F 9-3 for the public. It's a nice drive in, with purple leaves in the California Redbud trees. Lilac bushes - didn't see them, Lombard Poplars - not sure if they are still there. You can read the history of the SWT & take pics. The ceiling wasn't finished, kinda neat to see. Spent about 20 min there. Website with more info: http://www.sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=94

Every time I go to Alviso I try to see if this place is open to public or not. Apparently not, but…read moreapparently some others have told me (open secret) that is a great place to do some bird watching. At the corner of Hope and Elizabeth streets you will see this 2-story building called today Mudflat Refuge but back in the day of the cannery factory in Alviso this was called China Camp. Several hundred worked lived there and worked in the Bay Side canning company across the street. Many San Joseans of today are descendants of these Chinese Americans that came to work in what was one of the most successful canning companies in the US. All gone, but this building is a historical remain to remember the past.

What a delightful little jewel in Campbell! I had no idea this place existed until recently based…read moreon some volunteering work that someone I know did here. Each of the rooms has been decorated by a different organization for Christmas and it looks awesome. The volunteers here were so friendly and earnest. Loved it! Check out a slice of history in our backyard!

I find the docents at the Ainsley House very friendly, knowledgeable and very passionate about…read moresharing historical information about this beautiful home located in downtown Campbell. I have been here at Christmas time and every room has a Christmas tree and well decorated by different organizations or individuals. They have two nights were you can visit the beautiful gift shop and enjoy appetizers and wine. Really well done and so magical!

This is a pretty great place to see the sunset in Cupertino! Nice spot to take a few photos if…read moreyou're in the area.

So this pedestrian bridge is pretty iconic as it passes across Interstate 280 in Cupertino. I don't…read morereally call it by it's real name and I just call it the Mary Avenue Bridge lol. It's nice to walk on in the daytime to watch the cars pass by and it's absolutely stunning during sunset and at night. Be careful though, there are a lot of bicyclists and sometimes if you're taking photos or just standing in the middle of the bridge, just be on the lookout. I kind of wish the bridge was a bit wider with a side for pedestrians and another side for bicyclists. But it's okay, it's like a mini Bay Bridge for pedestrians and bicyclists. This is a true Hidden Gem because I don't really see a lot of people visiting it even though people drive by it all the time on the freeway. When you get the chance, park on Mary Avenue on the south end and then take a nice walk across the bridge. You'll absolutely love it.

I'm so sad! I just moved out after having lived at Twohy for the past 2 1/2 years. I wouldn't live…read moreanywhere else in San Jose, and here's why: It was built in 1917: this place oozes character and charm. Most of the apartments I found in San Jose are newer (which is fine!), but I wanted something with a more loft-y, artsy vibe to it. Twohy doesn't disappoint. The walls are super thick, too; I never heard my neighbors...only sounds from the street outside. Also, bonus: it's a small community, and management is very attentive and responsive. Everyone I ever met there was friendly and helpful. The location is fantastic. So much to walk to. Safeway's right there for groceries, plus tons of bars and food in all price ranges (from cheap mexican to expensive steakhouses) it's all right there! You also have a movie theater right next door and MUJI across the street, not to mention VTA literally right outside your front door. Amenity-wise, included in rent was a parking spot in the Safeway parking lot (not a guaranteed spot, but I never had to park on the street even during the busy Christmas season), a gym membership at the gym across the street, and water/sewage/garbage. There are no laundry hookups in-unit, but there is a laundry room in the basement which is nice. The units have a small but lovely kitchen with decent appliances and nice fixtures in the bathroom, wood floors (YAY), tall ceilings, and huge windows which means lots of light. It's not a huge space, but then again I didn't need much space, and preferred to live in a great area of town vs having a ton of room. Overall I adored living there. If my job hadn't taken me up to the north end of the bay, I wouldn't have left! I highly recommend Twohy to those looking for a unique space in downtown San Jose.

Twohy Lofts are a CIM owned property right next to the Camera 12 cinema with the entrance on the…read more1st street side across from the light rail station. The building is pretty old and has nice charm. All the units are studios of various sizes and include a real kitchen (with fridge, sink, dishwasher, stove, oven microwave)... something not all studios offer. Not to mention AC which is great. Overall the places are nicely remodeled with hardwood, high ceilings and big windows. Only problem is the windows are single pained, letting in a LOT of noise, especially on the VTA side. Another drawback is the TV situation. They are not wired for cable (comcast or ATT), dish network is available but wasnt wired down passed the 4th floor... and direcTV is available but NOT in HD...good grief! The rent is not cheap, i think the cheapest (when I moved in) was around $1280 and I believe that was with some discounts for a 12 month lease. However, my rent came with a Bally's membership (right across the street) and parking at the 2nd/San Carlos garage... not bad. If it wasn't so expensive I'd give it 4 stars. Add some dual pained windows and Comcast or ATT cable lines (or direcTV HD lines) and it could be 5 stars. Overall its ok, location is great but there are some drawbacks.

This is the building that comes to mind when I think of downtown Los Gatos. This iconic building on…read morethe corner of W. Main St. and not Santa Cruz with its distinctive architecture reminds us of an earlier time. It was built in the 1890s and still holds a prestigious spot here.

I was on a walk around Willow Glen when I chanced upon this beautiful, older house. I paused to…read morelook at it when I saw the signs that said it's a landmark which made sense. From some online research... "The Buffington House on Lincoln Ave in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose. Landmark No 35. Designated May 20, 1986. Dedicated Founders Day 1988. Inscription: Lulu and Howard M Buffington, police and fire chief, city of Willow Glen. Representative of residences that lined Lincoln Avenue. This residential complex included a house, carriage house and other structures when it was renovated in 1988. The Buffington House was converted to commercial office use in 1988. A 9,000-square-foot office expansion, designed in 1991-1992 and costing approximately $800,000, was added to the property c, 1995, designed by Bamburg."