Silicon Valley Communities
Google bicycles parked near visitor lobby at Google in Mountain View, California
Colorful bicycles parked near the Google visitor lobby in Mountain View, California. This photo was taken in 2007.
Santa's Tree Farm & Village in Half Moon Bay, California
Roadside view of Santa's Tree Farm & Village in Half Moon Bay, California.
Community Organic Garden Wooden Sign in Palo Alto
Wooden sign posted at the Palo Alto Community Garden off Newell Street in Palo Alto. The photo was taken in 2009.
Parking Garage Elevator on a Rooftop in Palo Alto, California
Located at 445 Bryant Street in Palo Alto, California, this rooftop elevator to the parking garage is decorated with bright yellow paint and a bird in black and white.
HanaHaus Working Space in the Varsity Theatre Building in Palo Alto
This photo was taken in 2017 and shows the Varsity Theatre on University Avenue in downtown Palo Alto. HanaHaus is a café and community workspace that fosters a vibrant culture of technology innovation. It is the brainchild of Dr. Hasso Plattner, co-founder of software company SAP.
Canadian Geese with Goslings at the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
Eight goslings walk between their parents on a path at the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve in Palo Alto, California.
Sequoia Hotel in Redwood City, California
Constructed in 1912, the Sequoia Hotel is located at the corner of Broadway and Main in Redwood City, California. This photo was taken in October 2009.
Apple Store at 451 University Avenue in Palo Alto, 2007
Nighttime photo of the outside of the Apple Store located at 451 University Avenue in Palo Alto, California, in September 2007 (before the Apple Store moved to the new location (at 340 University Avenue).
Strawberries on a farm near Castroville, California
A strawberry farm near Castroville, CA.
JOYA Restaurant and Lounge Striped Bull in Downtown Palo Alto
JOYA Restaurant is located at 339 University Avenue in Palo Alto, California, and features Latin food.
Colorful Finches in a Whimsical Tree at the Palo Alto Baylands
Colorful finches in red and yellow sitting on a tree at the Palo Alto Baylands nature preserve in Palo Alto, California.
Redwood City, California signage: Climate Best by Government Test
This signage was erected as the result of a 1925 contest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Real Estate Board in Redwood City, California. Wilbur H. Doxsee won the prize of $10 for his entry: "By Government Test, Our Climate is Best." The wording was later shortened to read: "Climate Best By Government Test" and placed near the entry of downtown Redwood City.
American Coot in the Palo Alto Duck Pond
Photo of American Coot taken at the Palo Alto Duck Pond at the Baylands Nature Preserve in Palo Alto, California.
Pacific Art League of Palo Alto
Located at 668 Ramona Street in Palo Alto, the Pacific Art League is an "art community" that was founded in 1921.
Mannequins on a Shelf at the Wig Shop in Palo Alto
This photo was taken in 2009 at the Wig Shop that was located in the Edgewood Plaza Shopping Center.
Domed Roof at the San Mateo County History Museum in Redwood City, California
The top of the San Mateo County History Museum features a domed roof surrounded by a decorative stone fence with three Civil War style eagles with wings erect at its front.
Sky Londa creek in Woodside, California
Sky Londa is an unincorporated mountain community in San Mateo County. This photo was taken off the winding road leading through the community.
Orange Pumpkins in a Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Patch
Stacked pumpkins near a pumpkin patch in Half Moon Bay, California.
1998 View of Transbay Terminal Bus Loop in San Francisco, California
April 1998 VIEW OF TRANSBAY TERMINAL BUS LOOP NEAR SPLIT, WITH SUSPENSION BRIDGE IN DISTANT BACKGROUND, FACING EAST. - San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge, Spanning San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA. Dennis Hill, Photographer US Government photo.
Decorative tiled steps at 535 Ramona Street in Palo Alto, California
Photo taken by the Historic American Buildings Survey.
The Closed Borders Books Store in the Old Varsity Theatre Building
Taken in 2013, this photo shows the Borders Books store as it sat during that time after the store closed for business. The book store was once housed in the old Varsity Theater on University Avenue in Palo Alto. Borders was liquidated in 2011, the building remained vacant until 2015.
Facebook window signage in Palo Alto, California
This signage was located at the old Facebook headquarters at 164 Hamilton Avenue in downtown Palo Alto, California — back in September, 2007.
Spangenberg Theater at Gunn High School
Spangenberg Theater on the campus of Gunn High School in Palo Alto, California. This photo was taken in 2009.
California map with colorful stick pins
This photo was taken at Phil's Fish Market & Seafood Restaurant in Moss Landing, California. The stick pins represent visitors to the restaurant — from their home state.
Byxbee Park trail in Palo Alto, California
Byxbee Park in Palo Alto, California, has a beautiful scenic trail with paths covered in crushed oyster shells that wind through rolling natural grass hills. This photo was taken in 2009.
The klystron gallery of the two mile long linear accelerator at SLAC
Photo taken by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Facebook Headquarters in 2007 on Hamilton Avenue in Palo Alto
This signage was located at the old Facebook headquarters at 164 Hamilton Avenue in downtown Palo Alto, California — back in September, 2007.
Boronda Lake at Foothills Park in Palo Alto, California
Cattails at Boronda Lake in Palo Alto's Foothills Park.
