Veterans Memorial Building

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In 1945, members of the Gilroy community service clubs met and decided that something should be done for local veterans and a 12-member committee was formed to develop a plan. It was decided a building should be dedicated to veterans and they set out to secure property.

Once the property at 74 W. Sixth Street was secured, the South Santa Clara Valley Memorial District was formed. The board spent the next several years raising money through a local tax assessment and the 6,350-square-foot Veterans Memorial Building opened on May 25, 1951. The building, which includes a bar, full kitchen, auditorium, meeting room, and garden patio, cost $90,000 including furnishings.

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A spacious hall set up with orange tablecloths, flowers, and chairs, likely for an event or gathering.
A bright dining hall with neatly arranged tables set for an event, featuring white chairs and floral decorations.
A stage setup in a venue with a performer playing guitar, band instruments, and empty chairs arranged for an audience.
The image shows a BBQ setup with smoke, a large grill under a roof, and a red-brick base, ideal for outdoor cooking.
The image shows an elegantly decorated indoor venue with tables set up, pink decorations, and a serving area.
The image shows a memorial setup with floral arrangements, flags, and portraits in a room, likely honoring someone significant.
A decorated dining space with black tables and red accents, set for an event. Chairs are arranged, and the ambiance looks festive.
The image shows a nicely arranged banquet hall with blue tablecloths, empty plates, floral centerpieces, and military flags.
A spacious hall set up with orange tablecloths, flowers, and chairs, likely for an event or gathering.
A bright dining hall with neatly arranged tables set for an event, featuring white chairs and floral decorations.
A stage setup in a venue with a performer playing guitar, band instruments, and empty chairs arranged for an audience.
The image shows a BBQ setup with smoke, a large grill under a roof, and a red-brick base, ideal for outdoor cooking.
The image shows an elegantly decorated indoor venue with tables set up, pink decorations, and a serving area.
The image shows a memorial setup with floral arrangements, flags, and portraits in a room, likely honoring someone significant.
A decorated dining space with black tables and red accents, set for an event. Chairs are arranged, and the ambiance looks festive.

Mayor George C. Milias presided over the opening ceremonies. Lieutenant Governor Goodwin C. Knight dedicated the building with state heads of both the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War in attendance.

Today, four Veterans groups use the Memorial Building for meetings. These groups include the American Legion Post 217, the Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 217, the Veterans of Foreign War Post 6309 and the Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign War Post 6309.

The Building is available to all residents of the District service area, including all members of the armed services, non-profit organizations and the general public.

The District’s board of directors is determined to provide a quality, first-class facility to make the community proud.

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