Cupertino, California

Places to Explore

• St. Joseph’s College, Cupertino

  St. Joseph’s College was located in Cupertino, Santa Clara County, California. It opened on September 10, 1924, with the primary purpose of training candidates for the Catholic Priesthood. The college also educated thousands of young men who entered public service throughout the state and country. I

• Captain Elisha Stephens: A Cupertino Pioneer

  In Cupertino, Santa Clara County, a historical marker commemorates Captain Elisha Stephens, who lived from 1804 to 1887. The marker, erected in 1995, recognizes him as a true pioneer. Elisha Stephens was the captain of the Stephens-Townsend-Murphy Party of 1844. This group was the first wagon train

• Picchetti Brothers Winery

  The Picchetti Brothers Winery, a historic place in Cupertino, Santa Clara County, has roots dating to the late 19th century. Vincenzo Picchetti immigrated from Italy in 1872, and his brother Secondo joined him. In 1877, the brothers purchased 160 acres on Montebello Ridge, initially selling their gr

• Woodhills, Cupertino

  Woodhills, a historic place in Cupertino, Santa Clara County, stands as a significant architectural and social landmark. Built around 1914, this distinctive home was the residence of prominent San Francisco newspaper editor Fremont Older and his wife, historian and author Cora Older. The house, desi

• Le Petit Trianon, Cupertino

  In Cupertino, Santa Clara County, stands Le Petit Trianon, a historic place. Built in 1892 for Charles A. Baldwin and his wife, Ellen Hobart Baldwin, it was the center of their Beaulieu wine-producing estate. Architect Willis Polk designed the mansion with French Baroque Revival influences, drawing