Sidewalk Sale
Saturday, October 5. Thanks to all who participated in this event.
The Old Quad News
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posted Jan 14, 2002 |
Steering Committee
Currently a handful of residence make up the OQRA Steering Committee.
Stay tuned for details on when the committee meets and how you can
get involved.
Contact info@oldquad.org for more informatio
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Membership Roster
Contact Steering Committee if you would like access
to the current membership list.
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Taking an active role in our neighborhood
The Old Quad
is that area* bounded by Scott Blvd on the west,
Newhall St. on the south, The
SP rails on the east and El Camino Real on the north side.
It also includes the area north of El
Camino Real to Warburton and west of Lafayette Street to Monroe Street.
If you live in the general area and are interested in a
social group of folks who care about the City they live in, please feel free
to join us. We want to meet our
neighbors and work together on those things that affect our neighborhood and
make it the unique area that it is.
The Santa Clara Old Quad Residents’ Association was founded
in June of 1979 to improve the physical appearance of the 125-year-old neighborhood.
Since then its purpose has been to preserve the substantial historical heritage, host social events that bring
about a strong sense of community spirit, and promote a high quality environment for all.
Early goals of the Association included: further
restoration and rehabilitation of the neighborhood's older homes and to
insure only the highest quality new developments that would be compatible
with the existing architecture as well as provide for the areas needs.
As members of
the Old Quad Residents’ Association we wish to educate others with regards to
the rich and colorful history of our neighborhood, its former residents and
outstanding dwellings.
Together we
can work toward area-wide improvements, such as quality schools, libraries,
parks, street trees, and other worthwhile endeavors.
And last but
not least we intend to continue to create a strong sense of neighborhood
identity, of belonging, through social gatherings, neighborhood group
efforts, and publication of an informative newsletter.
Programs and Activities of The Old Quad Residents’ Association
- Monitor City Council & Planning Commission actions
regarding development plans and proposals for our historic
neighborhoods.
- Work together to achieve community improvement projects
such as City street tree plantings, park improvements, and
library improvements.
- Host social events that benefit local charities and build
community spirit.
- Conduct Historical walking tours highlighting sites of
historical interest.
- Research and advocate the placement of City historical
landmark plaques.
- Recognize outstanding contributions to our neighborhoods
revitalization and preservation.
Membership dues help us cover
costs of newsletter mailing and act as a subsidy to some of our
social events. Membership is: $15.00 for a family and $10.00
for seniors. Mail checks to:
The Old Quad Residents’ Association
Attn: Membership Chair
P.O. Box 1241
Santa Clara, California 95052
Please remember to include name
& address for newsletter along with telephone & Email if available.
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