New park a draw for young families: San Jose’s Elaine Richardson Park honors ‘Angel of Monterey Highway’ - News Article Locations on Waymarking.com

"Beloved business owner Elaine Richardson was well-known for her unfailing kindness and generosity.

As owner of the Koffee Kup Café along Monterey Road, Richardson served meals to truckers and farmers, letting those short on money pay her on their return trip. She provided jobs and free meals to those down on their luck so often that it earned her the nickname, “Angel of Monterey Highway.”

Her legacy was sealed into San Jose history Saturday with the opening of Elaine Richardson park, a $1.7 million, two-acre recreational area at 80 Montecito Vista Dr. The park, with pristine landscaping and expansive lawns, includes a youth and tot play lot, picnic areas, a basketball court, and a stage adorned with coffee cup art mosaic in honor of Richardson." (visit link)

Type of publication: Internet Only When was the article reported?: 12/09/2017 Publication: San Jose Mercury News Article Url: [Web Link] Is Registration Required?: no How widespread was the article reported?: local News Category: Society/People

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