The days when Mountain View began to grow as a town near the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks and station. The days of orchards, farms, and canneries. A time when the rural way of life dominated the town. The opening of Moffett Field, and the after effects of World War II begin to change the city forever. The city begins to stabilize and stops growing outward, and starts growing inward.
Redevelopment replaces new development.
The city faces a new millennium preserving its past, while moving towards the future. None of the information in this guide is guaranteed by the author to be accurate. This site is not affiliated with the Mountain View Historical Society, or the City of Mountain View. But, thanks to the Historical Society for letting me use their photographs. All photos on this site are owned by the Historical Society, and can only be reused by getting their permission.