South San Francisco in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hickey Home
South San Francisco Historic Site
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 7, 2021
1. Hickey Home Marker
On this site Hickey Home 1890-1967
Thomas Hickey, who started as a butcher for Swift & Co., was a member óf the County Board of Supervisors for 28 years, father of county road system, responsible for hospitals and urged building of Cow Palace.
Bought home from architect-builder Herbert Maggs.
Erected by South San Francisco Historical Society, South San Francisco Historical Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 37° 39.539′ N, 122° 25.607′ W. Marker is in South San Francisco, California, in San Mateo County. Marker is at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Eucalyptus Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Grand Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco CA 94080, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McGovern Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Sign Hill (approx. half a mile away); Plymire-Schwarz House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Leipsic Junction (approx. 0.6 miles away); South San Francisco General Hospital (approx. 0.6 miles away); General Hospital (approx.
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 7, 2021
2. Hickey Home Marker - wide view
The marker is mounted to a pole that sits atop a brick retaining wall, visible here behind the green bench.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
