Greater San Jose (1951)

This film was produced for the San Jose Chamber of Commerce in the early 1950s as a promotional tool. San Jose was the focal point of the Santa Clara Valley, and it's all here in its heyday. Follow two beauties from place to place as they show off the glamor of San Jose! New suburban homes were rising, including Cambrian Park, and San Jose's old City Hall was still standing. Valley landmarks such as Santa Clara University and San Jose State College are featured, as are businesses like O'Brien's Candies, Bettencourt's Market, the Farmers' Union, and Normandin's Plymouth De Soto. Film made by Raycliff Pictures.

Transferred by William Foley
A Part of the Pioneers Film Archive.

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[NickB1967]

@chrisjusti: School colors. Lighten up.

[NickB1967]

@GarySinghSJ: In 1940, yes.

[Steve95401]

San Jose and Lincoln were the only public high schools at that time. San Jose High was still located at 7th & San Fernando, which is now part of SJSU.

[PetsHomeless]

SJ has come a long way. Do you know the way?

[chrisjusti]

Color Day??????

and what color were they celebrating?

[GarySinghSJ]

TWO senior high schools. Good god...