A historic Japanese American farmhouse has found a new home after an eight-mile journey from what were once the orchards of North San Jose to the city’s History Park.
A coalition of three local nonprofits, joined by San Jose City Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, pushed the developer and the city to save the Sakauye farmhouse. The group celebrated their rescue efforts at an April 30 event where they said an additional $300,000 is needed to renovate the interior with exhibits, an activity space, a gallery and a small staff office.
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