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Cathedral Basilica of St Joseph
At the top of Plaza de Cesar Chavez is the Cathedral Basilica of St Joseph, the pueblo's first church. Originally constructed of adobe brick in 1803, it was replaced three times due to earthquakes and fire; the present building dates from 1877.
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Electric Light Tower
Electric Light Tower The centerpiece is a half-scale replica of the 237ft-high 1881 Electric Light Tower. The original tower was a pioneering attempt at street lighting, intended to illuminate the entire town center. It was a complete failure but, lights or not, was left standing as a central landmark until it toppled over in 1915 due to rust and wind.
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Plaza de Cesar Chavez
This leafy square in the center of downtown, part of the original plaza of El Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe, is the oldest public space in the city. It's named after Cesar Chavez - founder of the United Farm Workers, who lived part of his life in San Jose - and is surrounded by museums, theaters and hotels.
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Santana Row
A completely planned real-estate venture that opened in 2002, Santana Row reflects the kind of urban planning that's starting to appear in fast-growing communities throughout California. It's a mixed-use space that brings together shopping, dining and entertainment along with townhouses, lofts and flats. There's a large boutique hotel and a multiplex cinema.
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