Our Lady of the Wayside

23 Saturday Jan 2021

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California, California Historical Landmarks, Historic Markers, Portola Valley

Our Lady of the Wayside

Built in 1912, this country church was the first executed design of noted architect, Timothy L. Pflueger, who had just begun work for James Miller.
An awareness of the Spanish California Missions inspired the style, which contrasts with the large commercial buildings and Art Deco theaters for which Pflueger later became notable. Construction of this Catholic church was initiated by a non-denominational club, The Family.

California Historical Landmark No. 909 (see others on this page)

Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the town of Portola Valley, September 4, 1977.

930 Portola Rd, Portola Valley, CA 94028

Beginning of the Internet Age

18 Monday May 2020

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On August 27, 1976, scientists from SRI International celebrated the successful completion of tests by sending an electronic message from a computer set up at a picnic table behind the Alpine Inn. The message was sent via a radio network to SRI and on through a second network, the ARPANET, to Boston. This event marked the beginning of the Internet Age.

Casa De Tableta (history of this location)

Casa De Tableta

15 Wednesday Apr 2020

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Casa De Tableta

California Registered Historical Landmark # 825

This structure, built by Felix Buelna in the 1850’s, served as a gambling retreat and meeting place for Mexican-Californios. It was strategically located on the earliest trail used both by Rancheros and American settlers crossing the peninsula to the coast and served this remote area. Acquired by an American in 1868, it has continued to serve under various names as a roadhouse and saloon.

Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the town of Portola Valley, May 24, 1969.