FIRST NORMAL SCHOOL IN CALIFORNIA (SAN JOSE STATE COLLEGE)

Historical Landmark

Description:
Originally founded as a private institution, 'Minns' Evening Normal School,' in 1857, the school became a public institution by act of the State Legislature on May 2, 1862. In 1868 the board of trustees took up the matter of permanent location, and Washington Square in San Jose was chosen. Destroyed by fire February 11, 1880 and heavily damaged by the 1906 earthquake, the school was rebuilt after each disaster.

Registration Date: 1/6/1949

Location:
San Jose
County: Santa Clara

Directions:
San Jose State University, located on Tower Hall in Washington Square, NE corner of San Carlos and 4th Sts, San Jose

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