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From garages to spaceships, a new exhibition explores the evolution of Silicon Valley architecture

Heather Zimmerman/The Six Fifty.com ‘Building the Future’ delves into the architecture of new tech campuses and how they help forge a sense of place in the valley. No doubt, Silicon Valley has a global reputation, and it’s complicated. That worldwide fame is matched perhaps only by the disbelief of visitors wondering why the valley doesn’t have more to show, architecturally…
August 2, 2023
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Museum hosts photography exhibition on architectural evolution of Silicon Valley

Town Crier Report/Los Altos Town Crier The Los Altos History Museum has scheduled an exhibition of photographs by artist Richard Adler, “Building the Future: A Visual History of the Architecture of Silicon Valley,” Thursday through Oct. 22, offering visitors a journey through the transformation of Silicon Valley’s high-tech architecture. Adler’s photography showcases the evolution of Silicon Valley’s architectural landscape, from…
August 1, 2023
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Museum Program Explores Stories Behind Iconic High-Tech Buildings

LOS ALTOS, CA (August 1, 2023) – As recently as 2013, the Los Angeles Times could dismiss Silicon Valley as “an architectural wasteland.”  Over the past decade, however, this picture changed dramatically as high-tech industry leaders—including Adobe, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Nvidia—hired world-class architects to create iconic buildings that express their values and ideals. To shed light on this…
August 1, 2023
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Salute to a Neighborhood

Zoe Parker/Los Altos Town Crier The Los Altos History Museum held a block party July 20 at the museum for residents of the historical North Los Altos Neighborhood, welcoming them to exchange stories; enjoy food, drinks and entertainment; and view old neighborhood photographs on a large screen. Attendees witnessed the neighborhood's evolution by viewing houses that have stood since as…
July 26, 2023
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Museum’s Photography Exhibition on the Architectural Evolution of Silicon Valley

LOS ALTOS, CA (July 18, 2023) – Los Altos History Museum is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition of photographs by artist Richard Adler. Titled "Building the Future: A Visual History of the Architecture of Silicon Valley," the exhibition will be on display from August 3 to October 22, 2023, offering visitors a journey through the transformation of Silicon Valley's…
July 18, 2023
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Museum Association Secures Contract to Preserve Heritage Orchard

LOS ALTOS, CA (July 11, 2023) – The Los Altos City Council approved a three-year contract with the Association of the Los Altos Historical Museum, marking a vital step toward preserving the city's beloved Heritage Orchard. Under the terms of the agreement, the Association will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining this historic gem which serves Los Altos and neighboring…
July 11, 2023
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Celebrate the History of North Los Altos at Museum Event

LOS ALTOS, CA (July 5, 2023) – Residents of North Los Altos are invited to join Los Altos History Museum’s upcoming Neighborhood Block Party. This event will provide an opportunity for community members to connect with one another, explore captivating photos from the Collection of key landmarks, and share their experiences of growing up or living in the area. The celebration…
July 5, 2023
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Corn Husk Doll

For northeast Native American, enslaved African American, and early American pioneer children, corn husk dolls were common toys. Corn husks were easily accessible during the early 19th century, and the dolls were fairly easy to construct. Northeast Native Americans made their corn husk dolls without faces. A Seneca craftswoman, Mrs. Snow, explains why: Corn, one of the “Three Sisters,” along…
June 29, 2023
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Museum Welcomes Five New Board Directors to its Roster

LOS ALTOS, CA (June 27, 2023) – Los Altos History Museum is pleased to announce the addition of five new directors to its board of directors and a slate of new officers for its executive committee. These individuals bring a wealth of diverse experience and expertise, further strengthening the Museum's commitment to preserving and promoting the history of Los Altos…
June 27, 2023
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Museum Exhibit Explores History of Water Management

LOS ALTOS, CA (June 20, 2023) – Harnessing the scarce water resources of the Santa Clara Valley has been a challenge for more than 100 years. Los Altos History Museum’s new exhibit “Drip, Dry, Flood: Orchard Water Management” showcases how orchardists have tackled this challenge historically and today. On display in the J. Gilbert Smith House Gallery June 29 – October…
June 20, 2023