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SAN JOSE AND VICINITY. 17 was commenced in the spring of 1870 and finished in 1871, under the supervision of Mr. Goodrich, the architect of the Court House. Its total cost was about $75,000, and it is a model of convenience and security. After viewing the Jail, and returning through the Court House, and out at the front entrance, we have St. James Square Before us. This tract comprises four blocks, and is being finely ornamented for the enjoyment of future generations. Returning to Santa Clara street, follow ing it eastward to Seventh street, we come to the Santa Clara street School House, A wooden building built by the city at a cost of $25,000. Three stories high, with mansard roof, and its exterior highly ornamented. Its interior is finished and fitted up more Avith a view to durability and convenience, than ornament. The rooms are spacious and tvell ventilated. The class rooms are on the first and second floors, Avhile the third floor is entirely occupied by a large hall used for school ex hibitions, etc. This house is occupied by the High and Grammar Departments of the Public Schools. Leaving the school house and continuing down Santa Clara street, as Ave near the Coyote Creek, we arrive at the main entrance of the beautiful Grounds of Gen. Henry M. Naglee, Which are open to visitors during every day of the
