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After World War II, the San Jose Fire Department raised $350,000 (equivalent to $5,468,601 in 2023) fire bond to provide funds to build five new fire stations in 1946.The San Jose Central Fire Station (Station No. 1) was designated as the central fire station and emergency communications center for the San Jose Fire Department.
The suspicious fire began in the Chinese quarter of San Jose. The cause of the fire was never determined. To this day, many believe that racial tensions and anti-Asian sentiment led to the fire being intentionally set. Chinatown's structures were constructed mainly of wood, and the fire devastated the entire neighborhood which burnt to the ground.
“In the wake of great tragedy, San Jose Fire Station 16 is asking for your support to raise funds for Captain Steve Biakanja as he navigates a new reality following the recent deaths of all ...
On April 16, 2013, an attack was carried out on Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Metcalf transmission substation in Coyote, California, near the border of San Jose.The attack, in which gunmen fired on 17 electrical transformers, resulted in more than $15 million worth of equipment damage, but it had little impact on the station's electrical power supply.
Fire stations on the National Register of Historic Places in California (1 C, 11 P) Pages in category "Fire stations in California" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.
San Jose City Hall in 1854. San Jose was incorporated as one of California's first cities on March 27, 1850. Mayor Josiah Belden convened the city council for the first time on April 13 at the juzgado, a short distance from the plaza mayor where the first California State Legislature was in session. [20] The juzgado was sold and torn down that ...
The unusually-high garage door is the only clue today that the residence was once a fire station. The fire district became part of Santa Clara County Fire Department, (a.k.a. Central Fire District,) about 1960 and is served by San Jose Fire Department under a contract. The Burbank Theater is another local landmark supporting use of the name. It ...
San Jose, California building and structure stubs (67 P) Pages in category "Buildings and structures in San Jose, California" The following 44 pages are in this category, out of 44 total.