Town and Gown - Palo Alto, CA - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

"On October I, 1891, Stanford University opened its doors after six years of planning and building. The University was named after Jane and Leland Stanford's only child, Leland Stanford, Junior. Stanford University and Palo Alto have been interconnected since the mid-1880's, when Timothy Hopkins, at the request of Leland Stanford, purchased the land then known as -University Park." Hopkins later began selling lots in University Park and by 1892, Leland Stanford had arranged to have the tower, named "Palo Alto" after his Palo Alto Stock Farm. Initial deeds contained a covenant prohibiting the sale of liquor, which was part of Senator Stanford's plan for a proper university town. Palo Alto's Professorville area provided housing for faculty and students after the University opened in 1891. Faculty members served as early town trustees and provided forward-thinking leadership and ideas including town ownership of public utilities."

Group that erected the marker: City of Palo Alto Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: 2634 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA USA URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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