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August 9, 2026
Mountain View Historical Association
Founded in 1954, the Mountain View Historical Association is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Mountain View, California.
The goals of The Mountain View Historical Association are:
- To gather and preserve historical data relative to the early settlement and development of the area in and around the present City of Mountain View
- To collect, record, edit and publish a history of the pioneering activities of this area;
- To preserve historic objects and places; and,
- To cooperate with other organizations in the Santa Clara Valley on projects related to regional and Mountain View history.
About Us
Founded in 1954, the Mountain View Historical Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Mountain View, California.
Events
The Mountain View Historical Association invites you attend our quarterly membership meetings/events. Our events feature programs that bring our community together to learn about the history of our city and region.
Membership
The Mountain View Historical Association invites you to support our organization by becoming a member. Enjoy the benefits of membership and help keep local history alive for future generations!
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Mountain View Historical Association
Founded in 1954, the MVHA is a non-profit org. dedicated to sharing the history of Mtn. View, CA.
@MtnViewCA sure knows how to celebrate #America’s birthday! ![]()
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Because today we note the country’s 250th year since its founding, we look back at the #Bicentennial year of 1976, when Rengstorff Park was the site of a full day of observance, honors and entertainment, as this agenda for the day reflects. #FourthOfJuly
Well, color me patriotic! To celebrate the #bicentennial in 1976, fire hydrants in cities across the USA were painted in an array of colors and designs – and @MtnViewCA was no exception. ![]()
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Residents painted 186 hydrants that year, with each requiring a permit and a fee: $6 for one, $17.76 for three or $19.76 for four, and which included paint and a brush. #fourthofjuly
It's summertime and the walking is easy! Join us Sunday June 28 at 2 pm for a walking tour of downtown Mountain View. ![]()
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Learn about the history along Castro Street- the buildings, people and events that have shaped our city.![]()
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The tour starts at Centennial Plaza. Reservations are required, so visit mvhistory.eventbrite.com/ See less
It's summertime and the walking is easy!![]()
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Join us Sunday June 28 at 2 pm for a walking tour of downtown Mountain View.
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