About the Museum
The Portuguese Historical Museum opened on June 7, 1997, just a few days before Portugal Day, which is commemorated on June 10 annually. The museum is one of the major attractions of History San José. In keeping with the theme of the historical park, it depicts life as it was in the Santa Clara Valley (now known as Silicon Valley) at the turn of the 20th century. The Portuguese Historical Museum is a replica of the first permanent império (Chapel to the Holy Spirit) built in San José circa 1915. It was constructed on the present site of the I.E.S. Hall on East Santa Clara Street and U.S. 101.
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Portuguese Historical Museum - Birth of a PlanThe birth of a plan to build the Portuguese Historical Museum |
Portuguese Historical Museum - Beginning the ProcessBeginning the process to build the Portuguese Historical Museum. |
Portuguese Historical Museum - Beware the UnexpectedUnexpected surprises during the construction of the Portuguese Historical Museum. |
Portuguese Historical Museum - Dedication & ExpansionThe Portuguese Historical Museum dedication ceremony and expansion plans. |
Portuguese Historical Museum - John Figueira and the PlazaJohn Figueira had a vision and the determination to see it through. |
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