Historical San Mateo County Court House in Redwood City

Courthouse 2010

Historical San Mateo County Court House in Redwood City Historical San Mateo County Court House in Redwood City used daily by citizens of Redwood City. Their use is of the courtyard area for art, music, film, and dance. It is the place to hear weekly concerts during the summer months. With the Climate Best By Government Test the weather is … [Read more...]

Redwood Creek – The Embarcadero Redwood City

How San Francisco was built twice!

Redwood Creek – The Embarcadero Redwood City   In the 1851's there was a strong demand for redwood lumber for the building of San Francisco. The Redwood trees were harvested in Woodside, Ca and hauled down to Portola Road and milled into lumber. Once the trees were milled into lumber it was hauled by wagon down Woodside Road to the … [Read more...]

Memorial Day at Redwood City’s Union Cemetery

About Redwood City Soldier Union Cemetery circa 1859

Redwood City, CA: Today, May 27, 2013, at 10:00 AM, The Archives Committee of the Redwood City Public Library will be having their annual Memorial Day celebrations at Union Cemetery to celebrate the veterans from all the American wars. It is the celebration for those who gave everything for our freedom. This celebration has honor guest and noted … [Read more...]

Memorial Day Celebration at Union Cemetery

City Union Cementery Windmill

Redwood City, CA: Today, May 27, 2013, at 10:00 AM, The Archives Committee of the Redwood City Public Library will be having their annual Memorial Day celebrations at Union Cemetery to celebrate the veterans from all the American wars. It is the celebration for those who gave everything for our freedom. This celebration has honor guest and noted … [Read more...]

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...]

Market Trends Redwood City real estate December 14, 2012

Redwood City arch

Market Trends Redwood City real estate December 14,  2012  During the past 7 days Christmas was in full swing, being celebrated by most future home buyers. There wasn’t much activity so this Market Trends Redwood City real estate is limited in scope as it was not a “normal” real estate market. Next week I will give an end of the year … [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...]