Discover the Past with Curated "Junk"
The Junk History exhibit in the California Room proves that one person's "junk" can be another person's treasure.
Curated by Hope Berschler, a library volunteer and longtime collector of "junk", this exhibit highlights six San Jose businesses from the 20th century, and includes such items as matchbooks, postcards, and advertisements that provide a window into the city's past.
Artifacts from 6 Local Businesses
Featured businesses include the following:
- 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant
- Bianchi's Department Store
- California Paste Company
- Futurama Bowl
- Monarch Match Company
- San Remo's Happiness House
The exhibit offers insight into these businesses and related topics, including mid-century Googie architecture, the rise and fall of the United States match industry, and a famous WWI fighter unit.
Exhibit Available Through May 16, 2023
Visit the Junk History exhibit in the California Room at the King Library, on display through May 16, 2023.
And take a closer look what’s in your junk drawer– you never know what treasures you'll uncover!
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Vintage “Junk” and local treasures.
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