Vertical Files – Los Altos Library
Vertical Files – Los Altos Library Local Los Altos information in the form of clippings, brochures, papers, etc. Most information is from the Los Altos Town Crier, the San Jose Mercury News and from city documents. Topics include annual reports, art and architecture, infrastructure planning, local history, local government, local organizations, and education. Folder Name Description 1 – Bibliography of Local Resources in the Los Altos Library 2 – Annual Reports City of Los Altos Annual Reports for the years 1964, 1967, 1969-1983 3 – Architecture - Flyer: “City of Los Altos Sculpture,” 1988 (3 copies), 1989 (3 copies) - Article: “Slice of Los Altos History,” by Don Brignolo. San Jose Mercury News, 8 March 1989. - Article: “Historical Commission Releases Massive Survey of Historic Homes,” by Jan Shaw. Los Altos Town Crier, 20 October 1993. - Book Excerpt from “Guide to Architecture in San Francisco and Northern California;” 1985 (sections on Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and Santa Clara Valley). - Booklet: “City of Los Altos Capital Improvements Program,” 1959. - Booklet: “Home and Garden Magazine: A Town Crier Publication;” April 30, 2003 (about Shumate House). - Booklet: “A House within an Orchard,” by Sewall Bogart, 1994. 4 – - Los Altos Town Crier pullout marking reopening of the L.A. History House, April 6, 1994; 6 pages. - Art and Wine Festival pullout, 2nd section, “Discover Los Altos,” July 6, 1988; 20 pages; 2 copies. - Los Altos Chamber of Commerce publication, “Los Altos…The Place to Live, Play and Shop!,” 18 Jul. 1984; 24 pages. - Article: “Turning Points in City History,” by Ellen Shaw. Los Altos Town Crier, Wednesday, 24 July 1996.
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