HP Garage, Technology museum in Palo Alto, United States.
Description
The HP Garage is a small wooden structure at 367 Addison Avenue in Palo Alto where two founders established their first workspace in 1939. The building, with its Georgian-style architecture, remains attached to the main house and sits among other period homes on the tree-lined street.
History
The workspace was established in 1939 with minimal financial resources and initially produced an audio oscillator device. This early product gained recognition through use in a major film production, providing the company with early industry visibility.
Culture
This garage marks the symbolic birthplace of Silicon Valley's technology boom and represents how major innovations emerged from small, humble spaces. Visitors today can connect with the origins of an industry that transformed global society.
Practical
The building can be viewed from outside along Addison Avenue, though visitors cannot enter the interior. It is best to plan time for a leisurely walk down the tree-lined street to observe the exterior and take photographs.
Did you know?
The house was previously owned by Palo Alto's first mayor, who lived there with his family before the garage became famous. This connection links two different periods of the city's story at a single location.
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