Diller General Store aka P.P. Chamberland General Store

Diller Store

Diller General Store aka P.P. Chamberland General Store The Diller General Store aka P.P. Chamberland General Store circa 1859 is the oldest working commercial building in Redwood City. This is true also for San Mateo County. It was the heart of all commerce in Redwood City at one time in history. It was not only the original supply store … [Read more...]

Redwood City’s Fitzpatrick Professional Center

the Bank of San Mateo County

Redwood City's Fitzpatrick Professional Center The first bank of Redwood City that was later sold to Wells Fargo Bank. The economic growth and development of Redwood City came about by The Bank of San Mateo County. This Bank of San Mateo County handled the monies for the rebuild of San Francisco after the 1906 quake and fire. The Bank was also … [Read more...]

Hilton and Titus Blacksmith Shop-Redwood City Circa 1859

Blacksmith Shop Redwood City

Hilton and Titus Blacksmith Shop-Redwood City Circa 1859. Hilton and Titus Blacksmith Shop- Redwood City Circa 1859 has been demolished and now there are shops on street level and living quarters on upper levels, at 822-826 Main Street. Today the major blacksmith shop in Redwood City has a stucco covers of the previous two wooden structures at … [Read more...]

Spying and CIA in Redwood City – Historical Thursday

Glomar Explorer Barge

Spying and CIA in Redwood City - Historical Thursday When I used to drive to San Francisco in 1970 you could look out at the San Francisco Bay and in Redwood City you'd see a big barge next to the mountain of white salt, which was a local landmark in Redwood City real estate for many years.  This large submersible barge was known as part of … [Read more...]

Omar Doyle House circa 1875 Redwood City History

439 Stambaugh Street Redwood City

Omar Doyle House circa 1875 Redwood City History   The Omar Doyle House circa 1875, is part of the Stambaugh-Heller Historical District/Eastern Addition at 439 Stambaugh Street in Redwood City, CA 94063. The US Postal Service route number is 6313. The style of the home is of the National Folk Style. It has a familiar gable-front … [Read more...]

Sequoia Hotel, circa 1912 – Redwood City History

Eureka Corner

Sequoia Hotel, circa 1912 - Redwood City History On the corner of Main Street and Broadway is where you will find the Sequoia Hotel The Sequoia Hotel opened their doors for business in 1912. The Sequoia Hotel is a three-story brick structure.  I like the curved glass windows and the entrance details. The last time I was in the Sequoia … [Read more...]

The Cliff House & Sutro Baths San Francisco

Cliff House 1902 and Seal Rocks

Written in Redwood City, CA 94062. The Cliff House & Sutro Baths San Francisco People have asked me about my logo for my blog and Facebook business pages.   It's a picture of The Cliff House, circa 1902.  I can drive to The Cliff House from Redwood City in about 45 minutes The Cliff House is just 30 miles away and sit on the coast of the … [Read more...]

Union Cemetery Circa 1859

City Union Cementery Windmill

Union Cemetery Circa 1859 Historical Information - Redwood City, Union Cemetery.  The site for burials after one of the original site had reached its limit. In 1858 citizens of Redwood City used Horace Hawes property to bury their loved ones, which is about where Sequoia High School now sits.  Burial plots were growing slim and Mr. Hawes … [Read more...]

Redwood City’s 4th of July Fireworks

blogH fireworks

If you missed the fireworks last night in Redwood City here's a repeat of them for you to enjoy. I hope you all had a great celebration and enjoyed yourselves. … [Read more...]

SpaceX: Private Company Successfully Launches Rocket

falcon9 first flight lift off

  Known as Falcon9/Dragon Launch is to dock with the International Space Station. … [Read more...]