Belmont in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Built in 1924

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 2, 2022

1. Built in 1924 Marker

Inscription. This French Medieval style structure originally served as the sales office for what would become Belmont Country Club Properties, a 1000-acre development that included the adjacent Bell Monti Country Club clubhouse with swimming pool, tennis, handball, croquet courts and a golf course.

Erected 2007 by Citizens of Belmont.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 37° 30.979′ N, 122° 17.778′ W. Marker is in Belmont, California, in San Mateo County. It is at the intersection of Alameda de las Pulgas and Arthur Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Alameda de las Pulgas. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 790 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont CA 94002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ralston Hall (approx. half a mile away); Len Turner (approx. 1½ miles away); City of San Carlos Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.9 miles away); San Carlos Station (approx. 2.1 miles away); San Carlos Depot (approx. 2.1 miles away); Navy R4D (C-47) Crash

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(approx. 2.3 miles away); Thaddeus Kerns (approx. 2.4 miles away); Pan American Airways "Philippine Clipper" Martin (M-130) NC-14715 (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belmont.

Additional commentary.
1. Belmont Country Club
From the current Belmont Country Club website:
The country club from which Belmont Country Club gets its name actually sat in Antique Forest Homes neighborhood. Belmont Country Club, located west of the $65,000 Belle Monti clubhouse (today the Congregational Church of Belmont, on Alameda de las Pulgas), was to be used for residential development. Nine decades later, it’s difficult to judge whether the plans were a success. This area is heavily developed, much more so than neighboring Belmont Woods, but the majority of building didn’t take place until the country club had long since disappeared.

— Submitted August 2, 2022, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.

Built in 1924 Markers and Sales Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 2, 2022

2. Built in 1924 Markers and Sales Office

Main Marker is seen mounted on the rock to the right of door.
The Pantano memorial plaque is mounted on the rock to the left.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 2, 2022

3. Built in 1924 Marker

Historical Landmark
Donated by Pantano Properties
In memory of Florence Pantano

The Sales Office image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 3, 2022

4. The Sales Office

The Former Clubhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 3, 2022

5. The Former Clubhouse

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 3, 2022

6. The Former Clubhouse

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2022, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,327 times since then and 122 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2022, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 3, 2022, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.