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San Jose was originally founded as Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe in honor of Saint Joseph on November 29, 1777, to establish a farming community by Antonio María de Bucareli y Ursúa, the Viceroy of New Spain by the Spanish crown. Being the first citizens of the new world, the Native people such as the Ohlone had villages that spanned from San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey County. They had flourished as with many coastal communities due to the rich soil and the abundance of sea life. Yet, the times of change were coming in 1769 when the missionaries explored and then settled up and along these costal areas establishing the fourteenth mission, Mission Gloriosísima Patriarca Señor San José in 1797.
At one time the Ohlones flourish to almost 10,000 strong, but just as in as little of 40 years, the Spanish Missionaries brought with them the many European diseases such as measles, cholera, mumps, influenza, and venereal disease. This took its toll on the population with dwindled down to almost 2,000. Let’s not forget the atrocities of violence that the Ohlones experience if they chose not to abide to the new rule or religion. Then Mexico ruled them in 1825 after it broke from Spain and became part of the US in 1846. Soon San Jose became the states first capital in 1850. After WWII the city really flourished from agriculture and around the 1970’s being part of the Silicon Valley, the economics for the area really flourish and is still seeing rapid growth.
- Pros:Traffic during that time was ok, don't know about now!
- Cons:Didn't explore much other then see the mystery house
- In a nutshell:Lots of things to see and do in San Jose I am sure!
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Winchester Mystery House Map
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I hope this map helps you find the Winchester Mystery House. We found it very easily! Located on Winchester Boulevard,... more travel advice
Winchester Mystery House Gardens
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The grounds has one of the most lovely gardens I have seen. You should just wonder around and take in the beauty. Plus... more travel advice
Winchester House Dangers
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As fun and as lovely this house is, it is a mystery. Its is also a little dangerous and they will tell you on the tour... more travel advice
Winchester Mystery House
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In 1884, a wealthy widow named Sarah L. Winchester began one of the most oddest task till her death 38 years later by... more travel advice
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Coincidentally...I'm off today to look at a house that's for sale in a community outside of Ottawa named Winchester!! Belated Birthday Greetings Dee..Its hectic up here...anyhow hope you enjoyed a nice sunny day!!!
Interesting house, in fact I find the history amazing!
Great tips! When we were in San Francisco last September we made it a point to book a daytrip to San Jose just so we could visit the Winchester Mystery House. I loved it, such a unique place to see!
I've once been to this town but didn't see no mystery house.
This is the ultimate in superstition!Excellent introduction, and dynamic photos. The map was a good idea for the reader to "get her bearings". Frightening warning tip.
I've read of the Winchester Mystery House before. Would love to see it.
I had seen programs about that house! I'd love to visit. Very cool tips. Hope your holiday is relaxing and safe.
Fascinating story--I'd like to visit this place!