“More than Orchards: Mountain View in Gilded Age America 1880-1920”

Sun Nov 02 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-08:00

585 Franklin St | Mountain View

Mountain View Historical Association
Publisher/HostMountain View Historical Association
\u201cMore than Orchards: Mountain View in Gilded Age America 1880-1920\u201d
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This richly illustrated talk presents Mountain View as a mirror reflecting the transformations made during a crucial period of US history.
About this Event

Nancy Unger will deliver this richly illustrated talk which presents Mountain View as a mirror reflecting some of the larger transformations during a crucial period in the development of California and the nation. Placed in this context, the story of Mountain View's growth, especially its business and agricultural development, sheds important light on topics including technological innovation, railroads, immigration, political reform, and leisure.

Mountain View contributed significantly to the growth of the state as well as the nation through its specialty crops, and to the empowerment of women through its clubs and suffrage campaigns.

The event is free and open to the public. Please register so that we know how to set up the room and how many refreshments to provide. The room will hold a maximum of 60 people.

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585 Franklin St, 585 Franklin Street, Mountain View, United States

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