Joshua Hendy Iron Works
The first major non-agriculturally oriented industry to establish in Sunnyvale, designated a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark in 1978.
After the 1906 San Francisco earthquake destroyed John Hendy's foundry, W.E. Crossman provided 32 acres of orchards adjacent to the Southern Pacific Railroad for the company's relocation. The new plant encompassed 153,185 square feet and employed nearly 400 skilled mechanics by 1907. During both World Wars, the facility expanded significantly, producing naval armaments, marine engines, and equipment for the Panama Canal construction.
Marked Sunnyvale's industrial diversification beyond agriculture and established the city as a center for precision manufacturing and engineering.
Now operated as Westinghouse Sunnyvale, continuing to manufacture naval missile systems.
Historic water tower and main office building visible from Hendy Avenue. Active industrial facility.