THE ARTICLE COLLECTION
Stories from Sunnyvale.
Explore the people, places, and everyday moments that connect the city’s past and present.
Which Sunnyvale Technology Sites Should Become Historic Resources
Read the story →: Which Sunnyvale Technology Sites Should Become Historic ResourcesSunnyvale’s technology history is often told through companies and products. Buildings can make that story more tangible. A recent city study asks which workplaces…
Why Apricots Matter to Sunnyvale
Read the story →: Why Apricots Matter to SunnyvaleLook beyond the blossoms to discover a landscape shaped by cultivation, seasonal work, and the connections between orchards and town life.
The Story Behind the Libby Water Tower
Read the story →: The Story Behind the Libby Water TowerA familiar landmark offers a starting point for exploring the city’s cannery landscape and the relationship between industry and memory.
What Old Newspaper Ads Reveal
Read the story →: What Old Newspaper Ads RevealShop notices and advertisements can open a window onto daily life when we read their dates, addresses, and claims carefully.
Murphy Avenue Then and Now: A Closer Look at Downtown
Read the story →: Murphy Avenue Then and Now: A Closer Look at DowntownCompare the details of a familiar streetscape and discover how photographs can help us ask better questions about downtown change.
Joshua Hendy Iron Works and Sunnyvale’s Working Life
Read the story →: Joshua Hendy Iron Works and Sunnyvale’s Working LifeFollow an industrial story that connects engineering, changing products, and the people whose skills made the work possible.
How to Research Your Sunnyvale Neighborhood’s History
Read the story →: How to Research Your Sunnyvale Neighborhood’s HistoryStart with one place, organize what you find, and connect photographs, maps, and written records into a clearer local story.
