San Pedro Square is a historic neighborhood of

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, located in northern

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. One of San Jose's oldest districts, San Pedro Square today is a popular dining and entertainment destination for Downtown.

History

The oldest

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in the city, San Pedro Square is home to two

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s, the

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and Fallon House. The

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mansion built in 1855 by

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, mayor of San Jose from 1859 to 1860. Today, San Pedro Square is home to San Pedro Square Market, a dining and

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destination in

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, featuring a

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and many restaurants and bars. The square located in

also has apartment and townhome communities with good

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as measured by

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Landmarks

*Fallon House *San Pedro Square Market

References

External links

San Pedro SquarePeralta Adobe and Fallon HouseSan Pedro Square Market
Neighborhoods in San Jose, California {{SanJoseCA-stub