Historical Marker
Dr. John Townsend
Historical marker location:
300 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, California
( Marker is on Curtner Avenue, on the right when traveling south.)
Marker installed: 1994
During World War II, California was home to several important military installations, including Naval Station Pearl Harbor and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. The state's aircraft manufacturing industry also played a crucial role in the war effort.