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- Cupertino owes its earliest mention in recorded history to Spaniards with a pioneering spirit. In 1776, Captain Juan Bautista de Anza led an expedition from Sonora, Mexico, up the coast of California, aiming to establish a presidio (fort) on San Francisco Bay.
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Named for a local creek by Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza's cartographer bearing the name of Saint Joseph of Cupertino, Cupertino was officially incorporated in 1955, though it saw economic activity in the early 19th century.
Oct 29, 2020 · Cupertino, specifically, was born along Stevens Creek Road and what is now De AnzaBoulevard. As you’ve probably heard about, the city was primarily a bunch of fruit orchids around this time – but before that, the residents had planted grapes, which set the scene for quite a few wineries.
Jul 10, 2015 · This documentary, produced in 1993, chronicles the early days of Cupertino through oral histories provided by members of some of the city's pioneer families. Historical photographs donated by the Cupertino Historical Museum and by the families themselves supplement these personal narratives.
Sep 29, 2011 · In the early 1900s, Vincent Torre Sr. came to Cupertino and settled the Montebello area of the city. He and his uncle helped form the Torre Winery, which would later become the Ridge Winery.
Jun 7, 2019 · A documentary chronicling the early days of Cupertino through oral histories and vintage photos.
This is the backdrop for living, working and playing in Cupertino, California. The city’s renown as a center of innovation in Silicon Valley far surpasses its moderate size of approximately 60,000 residents. Around the world, Cupertino is famous as the home of high-tech giant Apple Inc.
