Mountain View Historical Association

Mountain View Historical Association Founded in 1954, the MVHA is a non-profit org. dedicated to sharing the history of Mtn. View, CA.

What’s in a name? A lot! Join us Sunday, May 3, 2:00pm, when Robert Cox and Melanie Kaye of the MVHA share the origins a...
04/27/2026

What’s in a name? A lot! Join us Sunday, May 3, 2:00pm, when Robert Cox and Melanie Kaye of the MVHA share the origins and significance of ’s many well-traveled avenues: Community Room, Mountain View Public Library.

Register at https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/16461707

It’s April, the sun’s out, the air’s fresh, and our walking shoes could use an outing! So, join the MVHA for our next ex...
04/20/2026

It’s April, the sun’s out, the air’s fresh, and our walking shoes could use an outing! So, join the MVHA for our next expert-led of , Sunday, April 26, 2:00pm.

The tour starts at Centennial Plaza. Reservations are required, so visit http://mvhistory.eventbrite.com/

They were told, “Go fly a kite!” – so they did. In 1976 hosted a yearlong series of programs and activities to mark the...
03/20/2026

They were told, “Go fly a kite!” – so they did.

In 1976 hosted a yearlong series of programs and activities to mark the , including a kite-flying contest on March 20 that year.

Kites flown by kids and adults were judged in a variety of different categories.

Put a spring in your step as you step into spring! Join the MVHA for the season's first of ’s historic downtown on Sun...
03/16/2026

Put a spring in your step as you step into spring!
Join the MVHA for the season's first of ’s historic downtown on Sunday, March 22, 2:00pm.

The expert-led walking tour begins at Centennial Plaza and requires reservations -- go to http://mvhistory.eventbrite.com/

Today is – and residents for decades had plenty of flower options. The western HQ for the Ferry-Morse Seed Company wa...
03/12/2026

Today is – and residents for decades had plenty of flower options.

The western HQ for the Ferry-Morse Seed Company was located at Evelyn Ave. & Whisman Road from 1951 to 1985. The facility was the world’s largest flower & vegetable mill with about 200 employees.

This year, the is marking 250 years since the signing of the . Fifty years ago, Bicentennial events were held all ove...
03/06/2026

This year, the is marking 250 years since the signing of the . Fifty years ago, Bicentennial events were held all over the country.

Organized by a large , the city of planned huge celebrations -- a parade, rodeo, lectures, a service and much more. During this year, we will feature stories from the events in Mountain View in 1975 and 1976.

Attention nostalgic residents: Today is ! Whatever past era you recall most fondly, today’s the day to recognize it. S...
02/27/2026

Attention nostalgic residents: Today is ! Whatever past era you recall most fondly, today’s the day to recognize it.

Say, for example, the ‘50s -- pictured is Castro St. in 1959. Keen eyes will pick out part of what was the Mountain View Theater.

Start shooting those arrows, Cupid; tomorrow is ! Lovers for centuries have expressed their affection for one another i...
02/13/2026

Start shooting those arrows, Cupid; tomorrow is !

Lovers for centuries have expressed their affection for one another in a variety of ways. This unusual looking card is in the archives of the History Center in the public library.

"Penny postcard" Valentine sentiments were commonly sent in the early 1900s.

Super in ! With the right around the corner – almost literally; it’s just two cities away – let’s highlight one more s...
02/05/2026

Super in ! With the right around the corner – almost literally; it’s just two cities away – let’s highlight one more super team: the 1921 Mountain View High School squad that went 4-2 that year. They ended the season by beating San Jose High, 34-0!

Show of hands: Who *doesn’t* like ? Didn’t think so! Thursday January 15 is , so go ahead and enjoy a scoop or two, ju...
01/14/2026

Show of hands: Who *doesn’t* like ? Didn’t think so!

Thursday January 15 is , so go ahead and enjoy a scoop or two, just as these folks likely enjoyed back in the 1930s at the Silver Seal Creamery on Castro St. in .

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