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Save Fremont History Before it’s Too Late

The Harvey Houses at Sylvester P. Harvey Community Park are facing uncertain futures. The City is considering demolishing the George Harvey House, built in 1928, while the historic Sylvester P. Harvey House, built in 1868, could be mothballed and closed off for an extended period.

Contact us at info@museumoflocalhistory.org to help with getting the word out to the community by manning a table, walking the neighborhood, showing up as support, creating outreach packets.

You can help today

Sign the Petition

Add your name to the petition calling for the preservation of the Harvey Houses.

Sign the petition

Contact Fremont City Council

Send a pre-drafted email to the Mayor and City Council asking them to consider preservation alternatives before irreversible decisions are made. You can send the message as written or personalize it.

Send email to City Council

Spread the Word

Share our flyer with friends, family, neighbors, and others in the community.

Why the Harvey Houses Matter

Together, the Harvey Houses are surviving connections to the Harvey family, Washington Township’s agricultural past, and the history of the community that existed long before Fremont became the city we know today.

The Washington Township Museum of Local History is asking that preservation alternatives be fully considered before decisions affecting these historic properties become irreversible.

Please take a few minutes to sign the petition and contact City Council. Every community voice helps demonstrate that people care about the future of these historic places.

Thank you for supporting the preservation and sharing of Washington Township’s history.

Warmly,
Washington Township Museum of Local History

About the Museum

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Research/Collections

  • Washington Township 1955 or before
  • Fremont: The New City 1956 to 1976
  • Fremont: A United Nations City 1977-2006
  • Niles Memories
  • Country Club 50
  • Our Heritage

 

Permanent Exhibits

  • Map of Museum Gallery and Exhibits
  • Washington Township
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  • Boy Paleontologists
  • When I was Growing Up
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  • Buying What You Need
  • Mission and Rancho Days
  • Home Sweet Home
  • Movies in Niles
  • Mission Shoe Store
  • Meeting Friends and Having Fun
  • Stepping Out

 

Special Exhibits

Past Exhibits

190 Anza Street
Fremont, CA 94539

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