Portola Valley in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Our Lady of the Wayside
Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Town of Portola Valley, September 4, 1977.
Erected 1977 by State Department of Parks and Recreation and the Town of Portola Valley. (Marker Number 909.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Landmarks • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco, and the California Historical Landmarks series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 4, 1883.
Location. 37° 23.028′ N, 122° 14.042′ W. Marker is in Portola Valley, California, in San Mateo County. Marker is on Portola Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 930 Portola Road, Portola Valley CA 94028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hallidie Tramway (approx. 0.2 miles away); Portola Primary School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Town of Searsville (approx. 1.4 miles away); First Saw Mill (approx. 1.9 miles away); Casa de Tableta (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Chinese Walls (approx. 2.4 miles away); Folger Stable c.1905 (approx. 2.4 miles away); St. Denis Church and Cemetery (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portola Valley.
Regarding Our Lady of the Wayside. This site was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No. 909 on 5/12/1977.

Historic American Buildings Survey (LOC)
5. Our Lady of the Wayside
Building/structure dates: 1912 initial construction
Significance: This church was built for the growing Catholic community at Portola Valley, with the assistance of a men's club called The Family.
HABS CAL,41-PORVA,2-
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HABS CAL,41-PORVA,2-
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