Barry Swenson, head of a family construction firm that built some of the most famous buildings in San Jose, has died.

Illustrious career included building San Jose towers and renovating historic sites, creating San Jose’s modern skyline.

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Swenson, who survived a major stroke nearly a decade ago as well as a small plane crash on his way back from his family ranch ...

There are plaques with Barry Swenson’s name on them all the way up and down Pacific Avenue and side streets,” said Mike ...

the San Jose Mercury News headquarters and Hotel de Anza, which solidified the company’s reputation for high standards and construction innovation. East Bay supermarket property is bagged by ...

Swenson was the third generation leader of Swenson Builders, one of Silicon Valley's most prominent construction and development firms, known for developing iconic buildings throughout San Jose. Those ...

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Swenson, who built the historic De Anza Hotel on Santa Clara Street in San Jose in 1931. Decades later, after working for his father, Cliff Swenson, Barry Swenson restored it. Over the years ...