Historical Markers and War Memorials in San Mateo, California
Redwood City is the county seat for San Mateo County
San Mateo is in San Mateo County
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The site of the Central Park is possibly the sole surviving example of the late nineteenth century estates once so numerous on the Peninsula.
Charles B. Polhemus, Director of the San Francisco & San Jose Railroad and founder of Central San . . . — — Map (db m28712) HM
This monument is dedicated by the citizens of San Mateo in gratitude to the men and women of our community who served courageously and unselfishly in the defense of great national peril and in memory of those citizens who made the supreme sacrifice . . . — — Map (db m29183) WM
In honor of San Mateos adopted sons of the 101st. Airborne Division and native sons and daughters who served proudly in Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. — — Map (db m29184) WM
Two plaques, one above the other
First Business Structure
Public necessity in 1964 required the demolition of the historic house referred to by the accompanying plaque; this marker is placed to perpetuate its memory and to . . . — — Map (db m93314) HM
This authentic historic oriental garden and tea house was first developed in the 1880's by Peninsula pioneer Henry Bowie. The property later became part of the Eugene de Sabla estate. Joan and Achille Paladini, current owners have restored the . . . — — Map (db m93312) HM
Here on the banks of San Mateo Creek Captain J. B. de Anza camped. March 29,1776, after exploring the peninsula and selecting the sites for the Mission and Presidio of San Francisco. Here also the party of families, soldiers, and priests, on the way . . . — — Map (db m18418) HM
In 1923, the cities of San Mateo, Burlingame, and Hillsborough began planning for a bridge to link the San Francisco Bay peninsula cities with East Bay and Central Valley communities. Even after the Dumbarton Bridge opened, in 1927, these . . . — — Map (db m28727) HM
Here stood the MISSION HOSPICE built around 1800 by the Spanish Padres on El Camino Real to break the journey from Santa Clara and serve the Indians of Mission Dolores. — — Map (db m18417) HM
Originally, Michael Carey’s brick store, 1875 – later acquired by A.T. Bartlett and G. Fisher. C. M. Morse’s Drug Store, also Fisher Hotel. First San Mateo telephone, 1883. First San Mateo Fire Department organized here, 1887.
Strebel . . . — — Map (db m29548) HM
The idea to build an amusement park at this site was conceived by local civic leaders. This park would rival those at Coney Island and Atlantic City.
The Pacific City site was 90 acres, stretching from Peninsula Avenue to Burlingame Avenue and . . . — — Map (db m28780) HM
There are few traces left of
San Mateo’s First Residents
Before the Europeans arrived, Native Americans living in the San Mateo area were known as the Salson. The Salson have been grouped with the Ohlone or Costanoan people. The Salson . . . — — Map (db m29549) HM
One half mile south of this site stood the first church in San Mateo County. Dedicated in 1853 by Catholic Archbishop Joseph S. Alemany. He named it after St. Denis to honor the founder, Dennis Martin, pioneer lumberman and farmer, who also . . . — — Map (db m72481) HM
