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Victorian Preservation Association

Victorian Preservation Association

of Santa Clara Valley

P.O. Box 586
San Jose, CA 95106-0586
Email: info@vpa.org
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3rd Major Site Update

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on December 30, 2022 by MattDecember 30, 2022

Making my end of the year deadline with a day to spare, the new VPA website has been launched. It was precipitated by the theme that we had been using losing it’s support, so it was time to move to … Continue reading →

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Heritage Tile Review

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on August 13, 2019 by MattAugust 13, 2019

If you’re thinking about a DIY hexagon tile project, Matt Knowles wrote a review about Heritage Tile on his blog you might want to read before making your tile purchase.

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The Darker Side of Dickens

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on September 2, 2017 by MattOctober 22, 2018

The Victorian Preservation Association presents “The Darker Side of Dickens”. You are all familiar with Dickens’s homey Christmas stories, but did you know that Charles Dickens wrote some darker and more gothic tales? The VPA invites you to attend a … Continue reading →

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You can have your cake, and eat it too!

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on February 18, 2017 by MattFebruary 18, 2017

A recent Ace Rewards mailing included some info and a $5 discount card for a new style of lightbulb. Well, a new interpretation of one anyways and it has me pretty excited. Ever since energy conservation became a big issue, … Continue reading →

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New Web Site Design

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on March 16, 2015 by MattMarch 16, 2015

The VPA web site was first designed in 1996 by Matt Knowles of Aesthetic Design & Photography, who was at that time a VPA member restoring a 1914 Bungalow in San Jose. In the almost 2 decades since, the site … Continue reading →

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Paint Shaver Pro Review

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on September 15, 2010 by MattSeptember 15, 2010 2

After last year’s fire that I started while heat gunning the exterior of our 1888 Victorian, I started researching alternative methods of paint removal. I had previously stripped the entire exterior of our 1914 bungalow in San Jose without incident. … Continue reading →

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Hill House Grand Opening

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on July 25, 2010 by MattMarch 16, 2015
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Hill House Public Grand Opening

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on July 25, 2010 by MattMarch 15, 2015

Grand Opening festivities were Sunday, July 25 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in San Jose History Park at 1650 Senter Road, San Jose CA 95112. There was a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:30 PM.

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Hill House Soft Opening

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on April 26, 2009 by MattMarch 16, 2015
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Hill House Opening for Members

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on April 26, 2009 by MattMarch 15, 2015

What a lovely afternoon that was at the Hill House! Members old and new gathered on the back lawn and shared a tasty potluck in the sunshine and fresh air while the Anaglypta Brothers wowed everyone with their musical prowess … Continue reading →

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Spencer House

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on July 20, 2008 by MattMarch 15, 2015
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Christmas Party 2007

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on December 16, 2007 by MattMarch 15, 2015

The VPA’s member’s only Holiday party was held at the Frick Mansion in Santa Clara. Over seventy VPA members converged to celebrate the holidays. A good time was had by all.

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Hill House is decorated for the Holidays

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on November 12, 2007 by MattMarch 15, 2015

On Sunday November 12th, eleven VPA members gathered at the Hill House to decorate the house for History Park’s upcoming Holiday events. Thanks go out to: Liz & Megan Winslow, Liz Mallory, Diana Tone-Adams, Jane & David Guinther, Miranda von … Continue reading →

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Hill Exhibit Installed

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on November 12, 2007 by MattMarch 15, 2015

On Sunday November 12th, eleven VPA members gathered at the Hill House to decorate the house for History Park’s upcoming Holiday events. Thanks go out to: Liz & Megan Winslow, Liz Mallory, Diana Tone-Adams, Jane & David Guinther, Miranda von … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Tea and Victorian Ornaments

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on November 11, 2007 by MattMarch 15, 2015

On Saturday November 11th, VPA members gathered for an afternoon of tea and making period Victorian ornaments for the tree at the Hill House. At the end of the afternoon, our little tree was covered with pieces of art. Thanks … Continue reading →

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Halloween at the Hill House

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on October 31, 2007 by MattMarch 15, 2015

VPA members handed out treats at the Hill House.

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VPA Mini Home Tour

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on October 15, 2007 by MattMarch 15, 2015

Members of the VPA were treated to a “mini” home tour. This event allows those folks who wish to, to show off their homes to other members of the VPA. Six homes were on the tour. Here’s a few photo’s … Continue reading →

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Antique Autos at the Hill House

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on September 15, 2007 by MattMarch 15, 2015

The Hill house provided the backdrop for some of the most beautiful refurbished vintage cars in the valley. Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the spectacle, and the VPA was there to greet them all!

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Hill House Ready for Decorating

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on May 15, 2007 by MattMarch 15, 2015

House is handed over to the Decorating and Exhibit teams to be transformed into San Jose History Park’s newest house museum!

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Hill House Basement & Lift

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on September 15, 2005 by MattMarch 15, 2015
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Ice Cream Social

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on July 20, 2005 by MattMarch 15, 2015

VPA members gathered at Andrew P. Hill House for an ice cream social.

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Bocce Ball at Backesto Park

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on June 24, 2005 by MattMarch 15, 2015

VPA members gathered at the historic Bocce courts at Backesto Park, San Jose to learn this fun game (and Victorian no less!)

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Christmas Party 2004

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on December 11, 2004 by MattMarch 15, 2015

This year’s Christmas party was hosted by Walter and Sandra Soellner, and Norman Finnance and Mike Reandeau. It was held at both of the homes, next door to each other.

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30th Anniversary Party

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on November 7, 2004 by MattMarch 15, 2015

The VPA held a 30th Anniversary dinner at the Germania restaurant in downtown San Jose.

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Bruce Bradbury visits the Victorian Preservation Association

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on April 27, 2004 by MattMarch 15, 2015

Bruce Bradury, owner of Bradbury & Bradbury Wallpapers, was the guest speaker at the meeting held at Miranda and Diana’s home on Sixth St.

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Hill House Sheetrock

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on April 15, 2004 by MattMarch 15, 2015
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VPA Christmas Party 2003

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on December 5, 2003 by MattOctober 8, 2022

This year’s Christmas party was hosted by Miranda Von Stockhausen & Diana Hardick.

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Hill House HVAC Installed

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on September 15, 2003 by MattMarch 15, 2015

Not very glamorous, but entirely functional.

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Finished Exterior

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on April 15, 2003 by MattMarch 15, 2015

The exterior painting is finished. Time to start working indoors.

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The Painting Begins!

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on March 15, 2003 by MattMarch 15, 2015

The Hill House receives a beautiful 5 color paint job.

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New Porch and Step Railings

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on August 15, 2002 by MattMarch 15, 2015

Most of the two porches were severely deteriorated or missing and had to be replaced with new construction. The design was pulled from similar vintage homes, since we weren’t able to discover any architectural or photographic proof of what the … Continue reading →

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Winchester Mystery House Christmas Decorations

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on December 15, 1999 by MattOctober 8, 2022

From 1992 to 1999, the VPA participated in the Winchester Mystery House Christmas Decoration Contest. As you can see from the list below, we did quite well at it. In fact, so well, that in 1996, the WMH folks created … Continue reading →

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Our First Look at the Hill House

Victorian Preservation Association Posted on July 11, 1995 by MattMarch 15, 2015

We visited the house on its original site on Sherman and got our first tour of the interior. Crazy people that we are, we decide to go ahead and tackle the project anyways.

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P.O. Box 586
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