Heather David
Historian, in Let’s Shop! for the Sourisseau Academy (2017) · Let’s Shop! (Lunch and Dialogue slide notes) · 2017
In 1956, the South Bay’s first modern suburban shopping mall arrived on the scene – Valley Fair.
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Santana Row
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Santana Row: A MALL, A MAIN STREET AND A MANSION AT ONE CROSSROADS.
Valley Fair opened
1956
Santana Row opened
2002
Rooms in the Mystery House
160
Acres of Santana Row
42
Only in Santana Row
Winchester Mystery House — Sarah Winchester, heiress to the Winchester Repeating Arms fortune, began building the Victorian mansion at 525 S. Winchester Boulevard in 1886. It has 160 rooms; the Mansion Tour takes about 65 minutes. Open daily for tours. Source: winchestermysteryhouse.com
The Century domes — The domed Century 21 opened on November 24, 1964, next to the Winchester Mystery House, built for Cinerama-style films. After it closed in 2014 it became a City Historic Landmark. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Santana Row — A 42-acre mixed-use ‘village within a city’ built by Federal Realty between 2001 and 2002. On August 19, 2002, during construction, a fire in Building 7 became the largest structure fire in San Jose’s history. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Makers Market street fair — A free street fair of 60+ local makers selling handmade goods at 377 Santana Row; the Makers Market also has a shop at 378 Santana Row. Listed for November 14-15, 2026. Source: santanarow.com
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Heather David
Historian, on the shopping center that stood where Santana Row is now · Let’s Shop! (Lunch and Dialogue slide notes) · 2017
Drawing design inspiration from a Spanish hacienda, San Jose’s Town & Country Village opened in 1960, with a variety of specialty stores, covered walkways, and ample parking.
Source ↗Tom McEnery
Former mayor of San Jose, writing in San Jose Inside (2008) on downtown San Jose in the 1950s · Valley Fair Past and Future · 2008
And then came Valley Fair.
Source ↗Paula Rees
Chief designer of Santana Row, on the day of the 2002 fire · Fast-moving inferno destroys upscale San Jose development · 2002
I’m ready to throw up. We were supposed to open Sept. 19.
Source ↗Mary Gottschalk
Bay Area News Group, on Santana Row’s tenth anniversary (2012) · San Jose’s Santana Row celebrates 10th anniversary · 2012
A decade ago, Santana Row was considered the most ambitious project of its kind in the United States
Source ↗Kathleen Kennedy
Film producer, to The Verge (2014) · Sunset on the domes: how Silicon Valley is losing its futuristic past · 2014
Some of the most exciting preview screens I can remember of our films were held at the Century dome theaters.
Source ↗San Francisco Chronicle
Article of 24 February 1895, as quoted by SFGATE (2021) · Everything you think you know about the Winchester Mystery House probably isn’t true · 2021
The sound of the hammer is never hushed,
Source ↗Sarah Winchester
In an 1898 letter to her sister-in-law, as quoted by SFGATE (2021) · Everything you think you know about the Winchester Mystery House probably isn’t true · 2021
I am constantly having to make an upheaval for some reason,
Source ↗Helen Mirren
Filming Winchester at the house in May 2017 (The Mercury News) · Helen Mirren, filming in San Jose, marvels at ‘inspiring’ Winchester Mystery House · 2017
The house is her work of art.
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on Suspiro
Food, cocktails, service, atmosphere \- the whole experience was amazing!
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on Maison De Patisserie
Staff so lazy and refused to refill water in their dispenser.
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on New Krungthai
The staff is very kind and nice, service is prompt, and food comes out quickly.
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on Bespoke Brillian
This gave us the peace of mind of knowing exactly how the necklace fits/looks.
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on Santa Clara Osmotic and Medical Supply
We’ve been this location since they opened, staff and doctor are very friendly.
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on Taqueria Parranga
This is an incredible taco joint with friendly staff and top-tier service!
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on Straits Restaurant
Great music and vibe, friendly staff, good food and drinks.
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on On Point Chiropractic
It had been awhile since I was able to come back in and was treated like family.
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on O’Connor Hospital
It’s like eating soggy wet boiled vegetables from an elderly’s home.
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