Birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, Ca
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member WalruZ
N 37° 26.576 W 122° 09.275
10S E 574784 N 4144345
It all started here
Waymark Code: WM1RBR
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/30/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member WalruZ
Views: 86

Outside of the house at 367 Addison St in Palo Alto, Ca, is a historic marker

This garage is the birthplace of the world's first high-technology region, "Silicon Valley." The idea for such a region originated with Dr. Frederick Terman, a Stanford University professor who encouraged his students to start up their own electronics companies in the area instead of joining established firms in the East. The first two students to follow his advice were William R. Hewlett and David Packard, who in 1938 began developing their first product, an audio oscillator, in this garage.

Behind the house is the garage where Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard founded Hewlett Packard in 1938

Both the garage and house have been restored by the HP company.

It is a private residence, please be respectful.

Marker Number: 976.00

Marker Name: BIRTHPLACE OF SILICON VALLEY

County: Santa Clara

Has Official CA Plaque: yes

Marker Dedication Date: 05/19/1989

Location:
367 Addison St, Palo Alto, Ca.


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