Meeting Purpose:  The City is seeking to document the history and culture of Alviso through the identification of the community’s buildings, objects, features, places, events, development patterns, and landscapes, primarily from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s. We're looking to include the voices that have been previously underrecognized and underrepresented so as to develop a broader perspective of the community’s history. We want to hear the stories of long-time residents, community leaders, and everyday folks to document any historical narratives not represented in current studies, books, or evaluations.

Project Description (File No PP22-008): The Alviso Historic Context and Survey project will document Alviso’s culture and history through the identification of buildings, objects, features, places, and landscapes associated with the various communities that historically lived and worked in the town, primarily from the mid-nineteenth to the mid-twentieth centuries.

 The historic context and survey project is proceeding through mid 2023 under the guidance of the City's Historic Preservation Officer as part of the City’s efforts to identify historic resources. With assistance from consultants, staff seek to identify more of the untold stories of the City's history - including places, people, and buildings. We welcome the perspectives and stories of community members who have not traditionally had a voice in expressing the City's history.

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