History Of San Jose, California
This article covers the history of San Jose, California, the third largest city in the state, and the largest of all cities in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California, with a population of over 900,000.
Read more about History Of San Jose, California: Site Chosen By De Anza, First Spanish Pueblo in California, Early Statehood, Notable Events, Earthquakes, Transition From Agriculture To Technology, Growth
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