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Detroit Electric car goes to college

September 19, 2017 by historysanjose
The museum’s 1916 model 60 Detroit Electric vehicle made an appearance at the Electric Auto Association’s 50th anniversary rally at De Anza College on September 16. Preparing the vehicle for the event was a collaborative effort. Last spring, George Stuckert of EAA approached the museum about displaying the vehicle. During…
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Citizenship ceremony at Peralta Adobe

History San José Welcomes Our Newest Citizens

May 14, 2016 by historysanjose
Last month, History San José hosted a naturalization ceremony administered by City of San Jose and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services at the Peralta Adobe -- Fallon House Historic Site, where 35 people representing 15 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens. San Jose's City Manager, Norberto Duenas, an immigrant…
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Mailing Address: 1650 Senter Road | San Jose, CA 95112

History Park Entrance: 635 Phelan Avenue

Peralta Adobe-Fallon House Historic Site: 175 West Saint John Street

Phone: 408.287.2290

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