







| We have created as a map to show the city's history through an interactive map of geographic markers, photos and descriptions. The map allows you to: *Zoom in on over 1,000 buildings and locations and explore their history *Explore neighborhoods in Palo Alto and discover historical points of significance *View over 3,000 photos from the extensive photograph collection of the Palo Alto Historical Association archive |
| STEP 2: Ok I've Got Google Earth, So Now What? |
| Simply Click here to download our map file Once it downloads just double-click on it and it will open in Google Earth and zoom into our Palo Alto map! |
| STEP 1: How Do I See the Map? |
| To view this map you need to have Google Earth on your computer. It is well worth downloading and only takes a minute. It is totally free and easy to use. If you already have it, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise just click here to go Download Google Earth Once it downloads, double-click on the Google Earth installer. Then go Step 2 and download the map file. |

| QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS, ERRORS...E-MAIL US! mtb324@gmail.com |
| The video below will show you how to download Google Earth |
| Order Our New Walking Tour Book! |
| Matt Bowling and the Palo Alto Historical Association are currently working on some other projects, including a walking tour book, an interactive Google Earth map and a book that will include the stories that formerly appeared on this website. Questions? Matt can be reached at mtb324@gmail.com |
| Nice Day for a Stroll is now available! This book is a downtown walking tour of Palo Alto written by Matt Bowling. It is a 55 page book covering more than 40 downtown historical spots. It is the perfect companion for an afternoon of downtown walking and historical exploration. Price: $9.99 (shipping & tax included) |
| Where is the old Paloaltohistory.com? |
| See if you like it! Click here to see a preview of pages 1-10 of the book... |


| Scroll below for our Google Earth map! |


| OR Click here to download Once it downloads just double-click on the file and it will open in Google Earth and zoom into our Palo Alto map! |