✨ Historic Architectural Walking Tour of College Terrace in Palo Alto! 👟 😎

💫 “I Never Noticed That Before” ✨
Explore College Terrace’s hidden architectural gems with local expert, Martin Bernstein.

Historic Architectural Walking Tour: College Terrace, Palo Alto
📍 College Terrace, Palo Alto
🗓 Saturday, October 18, 2025
🕐 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM (Tour starts promptly at 1:30!)
📍 Meet at College Terrace Library, 2300 Wellesley Street, Palo Alto, CA

Step back in time as we explore the charming architecture and hidden stories of Palo Alto’s College Terrace—one of the city’s oldest and most distinctive neighborhoods.

Join us for a fascinating 90-minute walking tour featuring 17 historic homes, led by architect Martin Bernstein, whose passion for and expertise in historic preservation brings these buildings and their stories to life.

Did you know College Terrace was founded in 1887—before Palo Alto itself existed? Or that its streets were named alphabetically after colleges and universities? (Hint: one street breaks the pattern—can you spot it?)

You’ll hear how a San Mateo landowner’s bold idea, a rivalry with Senator Stanford, and a series of annexations shaped this unique enclave next to Stanford University.

👟 WHAT TO EXPECT

• A leisurely 1.5-hour stroll through tree-lined streets
• Opportunities to view 17 unique lovely homes from the sidewalk
• A chance to see familiar places with fresh eyes 👀Stories and architecture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries
• College Terrace Library will be open, offering access to bathrooms and water refills.

😎 WHAT TO BRING
🧢 🧴 Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
💧 Drinking water
👟 Comfortable walking shoes
🌤️ The tour takes place outdoors and includes a mix of sun and shade.

Bring your curiosity and invite a friend who loves local history. You’re sure to leave saying, “I never noticed that before!” 😲

🎟️ Cost: The Walking Tour is FREE, but we are supported almost entirely by walker donations. At the end of the tour, you will have the opportunity to make a suggested $20* donation (cash or via Zelle martinbernstein617@gmail.com) so we can continue offering tours.
* 10% of each donation supports New Beginnings Social Events, our volunteer-run community that brings people together for friendship, fun, and fresh experiences.✨

🅿️ PARKING
Free street parking in the College Terrace neighborhood on Saturday. Read the street signs for any parking restrictions and avoid blocking residents driveways.

🚇 PUBLIC TRANSIT: About 3/4 of a mile walk from the California Avenue Caltrain Station (in Palo Alto). Check weekend train schedules HERE.

Spots are limited to 20—RSVP today and come see what you’ve been walking past all along!

🔗 martinbernsteinarchitect.com
📞 650.387.1000
📍 Palo Alto | San Francisco

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