Washington-Guadalupe is a neighborhood of central
San Jose, California
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, located just south of
Downtown San Jose
Downtown San Jose is the central business district of San Jose, California. Downtown is one of the largest tech clusters in Silicon Valley, as well as the cultural and political center of San Jose.
History
The town was first settled in 1777. T ...
. It is one of San Jose's most historic
Chicano
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Mexican-American districts. The area is a designated historic conservation district. The portion of Willow Street that passes through the district makes up the Calle Willow business district, made up primarily of
Spanish-speaking businesses.
History
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Church was built in 1920, in a
Spanish Revival architecture
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In th ...
style.
Washington-Guadalupe is designated by the city as a historic conservation area, owing to the high number of historic 19th and early 20th century architecture.
Geography
Washington-Guadalupe is located in Central San Jose, just south of
Downtown San Jose
Downtown San Jose is the central business district of San Jose, California. Downtown is one of the largest tech clusters in Silicon Valley, as well as the cultural and political center of San Jose.
History
The town was first settled in 1777. T ...
.
SCC: Guadalupe-Washington Neighborhood Profile 2016
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The Guadalupe River Park goes along the western border of the neighborhood. Plaza Brenda López is located within the district.
Landmarks
*Sacred Heart Catholic Church
*Sobrato Center
References
External links
Guadalupe-Washington Neighborhood Association
City of San Jose Neighborhood Boundaries Map
Neighborhoods in San Jose, California
Chicano and Mexican neighborhoods in California
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