Electric Light Tower

Intersection of Market and Santa Clara Streets

About

The Electric Light Tower of San Jose is very important to the residents of the city. It was founded in 1881 by J.J. Owen. This 237 feet high tower marked the onset of electricity for the people of San Jose. They were very proud of the Tower and even compared it to the World famous landmark—the Eiffel Tower of Paris. The Tower was damaged by a windstorm in the early 1900's and collapsed on the street. The replica of the original tower can be found at the History Park at San Jose.

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