Redwood City in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
A. C. Argo
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 9, 2011
1. A. C. Argo Marker
Superintendent of Sequoia Union High School District
1921 – 1948
In the room at the foot of this tower Mr. Argo and his Board shaped policies of enduring importance to the Sequoia Union High School District.
In appreciation of his central roll in bringing Sequoia High School to nationally recognized excellence and in fostering the growth of its rich heritage and proud tradition, this tower is dedicated to the memory of
1889 – 1982
Erected 1988 by Sequoia High School Alumni Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 37° 29.093′ N, 122° 14.224′ W. Marker is in Redwood City, California, in San Mateo County. It can be reached from Brewster Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The school campus is located on El Camino Real, Broadway and Brewster Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City CA 94062, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, in Silicon Valley, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Tradition of Sequoias Class Plaques (within shouting distance of this marker); Carrington Hall (within shouting distance of this
this page online
Also see . . . Sequoia High School Hall of Fame. Arnold Argo has been honored by being named to the Sequoia High School Hall of Fame (Submitted on April 11, 2011.)
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 9, 2011
2. A. C. Argo Markers
Marker is mounted on the left corner of the tower to the right of the entrance door. A NRHP and Sequoia High School Diamond Anniversary (75 years) plaque are mounted to the left of the door.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 9, 2011
3. Diamond Anniversary and NRHP Plaques
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4. Sequoia High School and Tower
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 9, 2011
5. Sequoia High School Main Building and Tower
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 9, 2011
6. Sequoia High School
A cornerstone is seen at the far right of the building.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 9, 2011
7. Cornerstone
High School
A.D. 1923
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8. The Tower
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9. Architectural Detail on the Building
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 9, 2011
10. Tile Relief
At the entrance to the main building mounted on the brick walkway is a tile relief depicting a Sequoia Redwood Tree and the motto of the school.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 9, 2011
11. Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
Planted throughout the grounds of the campus are trees from all over the world. The trees are marked with plaques naming the tree with both common and Latin names.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 9, 2011
12. Plaque Marking the Southern Magnolia
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer
13. El Camino Gate Marker
(This plaque is mounted on the gate located at the corner of Broadway and El Camino Real at the entrance to Sequoia High School.)
The restoration of this historic gate built in 1942, was provided through the generous donations of the Sequoia alumni, members of the community, Redwood City Redevelopment Agency, and the Sequoia High School District
Restored Spring of 1991
Sequoia High School Alumni Association
The restoration of this historic gate built in 1942, was provided through the generous donations of the Sequoia alumni, members of the community, Redwood City Redevelopment Agency, and the Sequoia High School District
Restored Spring of 1991
Sequoia High School Alumni Association
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer
14. El Camino Gate
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,069 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on April 11, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 13, 14. submitted on January 14, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
