Rumor has it that La Villa still sells about 1000 boxes of raviolis a week and the day or two before Christmas, [Read More]
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Posts tagged willow glen
Orchard Supply Hardware Boxcar
A lime green boxcar with an Orchard Supply Hardware logo painted on it’s side sits in History Park, San Jose. [Read More]
Lincoln Avenue Liquor & Deli
Another great arrow sign, but one I have no information on. (I’m hoping this post reaches someone who can [Read More]
Mr T’s Liquor Locker
If you, like me, thought there might be a connection between this store’s name and the famous Mr. T, then [Read More]
Garden Theater in Willow Glen
The residents of San Jose certainly loved their theaters. They had large theaters in downtown San Jose, as well as [Read More]
Elite Cleaners
When I sketched this sign in 2014, I knew it wouldn’t be around for long. The property had been sold and the [Read More]