Palm Haven

by Michael Borbely, Brian Hoffman

Overview

In 1917, it was not San Jose, California, but a small residential subdivision at its southern edge called Palm Haven that incorporated itself as an independent city. Patterned after the popular residence parks of the day, it boasted palm tree-lined streets, entrances marked by decorative pillars, its own trolley stop, and a grassy central plaza planted with trees. But it was Palm Haven's independence that attracted a remarkable mix of business and government leaders, entrepreneurs and inventors, and artists and independent thinkers. They advised US presidents, introduced broccoli to the American diet, and left a mark on local, regional, and national history that resonates today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467130486
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	10/28/2013
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	702,407
Product dimensions:	6.58(w) x 9.24(h) x 0.39(d)

About the Author

Uncovering the transcendent rise of this uncommon neighborhood are residents Michael Borbely and Brian Hoffman. Borbely, a residential designer and builder studied in architectural history, was first president of the Palm Haven Restoration Committee, overseeing restoration of Palm Haven's historic streetscape. A contributor in development of San Jose's guide to preserving historic homes and feature author for American Bungalow magazine, Borbely continues writing locally. Brian Hoffman brings a passion and research skills to the book that spring from his childhood in historic Wyoming County, New York.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

1 Creating a Haven: A 19th-century Legacy Takes Form 11

2 The First Wave: 1913-1918 17

3 The Second Wave: 1919-1939 39

4 Defining a Heritage: Railroad Battle and Latter Years 115