Susan Blake 
84 N. Third St. 
Campbell, CA 95008 
408-866-0942 

susan.barry@comcast.net 

June 9, 2013 

San Jose City Council 
200 E. Santa Clara St. 
San Jose, CA 95113 

Dear Mayor Reed and City Council Members, 

I am writing to ask you to reconsider your decision to demolish the wooden railroad 
trestle off Coe Avenue in Willow Glen. 

I recently went to see it up close. I was able to go underneath and was amazed at the 
construction with its massive supporting beams, still in good condition after 90 years. 

As a member of the City of Campbell’s Historic Preservation Board, I believe the trestle 
meets the criteria for historic significance and is worthy of saving. Its structural and 
architectural integrity still appear sound overall. Future repairs and reconstruction, based 
on the Secretary of Interior’s Standards, could be made that would not diminish these 
characteristics. This trestle is significant because it represents important social, economic 
and cultural history related to transportation, the community of Willow Glen, and Santa 
Clara County. 

You have an opportunity to save this unique bit of living history with it close proximity 
to the historic Sunol Adobe and Laura Ville site and I urge you to do so. 

Thank you for you consideration. 

Sincerely, 

Susan Blake, 
City of Campbell 
Historic Preservation Board