Tag: Downtown San Jose

Downtown San Jose

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San Carlos St. Mural

Mural on San Carlos St.
Mural on San Carlos St.
Look at those overlapping details in this part of the mural. It is beautiful. The mural says “¡ALEBRIJES!” The definition of Alebrijes from Wikipedia is “brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures.”
Mural on San Carlos St.
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In the home of a Poet

Poet's Home

I love this photo and the happy memories that go with it. This photo taken while listening to an open mic night downtown in the home of a renowned San Jose poet.

Also, happy one year anniversary to this blog! One year sharing our attempts to capture the beauty of San Jose and the surrounding area. One year of 825mph.com.

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Fallon House

Touring the Fallon House, the biggest house in San Jose when built in 1855. It was the home of Thomas Fallon, prominent resident and a mayor of San Jose. You can learn more about it and sign up for tours at HistorySanJose.org.

Fallon House
Fallon House
Fallon House
Fallon House
Fallon House