Author: Michael Smookler
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738530611
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
From Pacifica to Pescadero and south to the Santa Cruz County line, San Mateo County has 75 miles of stunning, rugged coastline. Development has been minimal, but a detailed history lurks among these rocky coves, sandy beaches, and barking sea lions. After European contact, Portuguese fishermen set up shop here, establishing themselves throughout the coast and pulling in a remarkable catch from the waters. Others soon joined and built the larger cities of Half Moon Bay and Pacifica, along with smaller communities like Montara, El Granada, and San Gregorio. Fishing and agriculture have coexisted here for decades, along with government operations such as Coast Guard light stations, defense artillery bunkers, and the Air Force station at Pillar Point.
San Mateo County Coast
Author: Michael Smookler
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738530611
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
From Pacifica to Pescadero and south to the Santa Cruz County line, San Mateo County has 75 miles of stunning, rugged coastline. Development has been minimal, but a detailed history lurks among these rocky coves, sandy beaches, and barking sea lions. After European contact, Portuguese fishermen set up shop here, establishing themselves throughout the coast and pulling in a remarkable catch from the waters. Others soon joined and built the larger cities of Half Moon Bay and Pacifica, along with smaller communities like Montara, El Granada, and San Gregorio. Fishing and agriculture have coexisted here for decades, along with government operations such as Coast Guard light stations, defense artillery bunkers, and the Air Force station at Pillar Point.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738530611
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
From Pacifica to Pescadero and south to the Santa Cruz County line, San Mateo County has 75 miles of stunning, rugged coastline. Development has been minimal, but a detailed history lurks among these rocky coves, sandy beaches, and barking sea lions. After European contact, Portuguese fishermen set up shop here, establishing themselves throughout the coast and pulling in a remarkable catch from the waters. Others soon joined and built the larger cities of Half Moon Bay and Pacifica, along with smaller communities like Montara, El Granada, and San Gregorio. Fishing and agriculture have coexisted here for decades, along with government operations such as Coast Guard light stations, defense artillery bunkers, and the Air Force station at Pillar Point.
San Francisco's Interurban to San Mateo
Author: Robert Townley
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738530086
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
It's strange to think that an electric commuter rail line rivaling BART in efficiency, speed, and comfort ran over 100 years ago between San Francisco and San Mateo, but run it did. The 40 Line, or San Mateo Interurban, began in 1892 with an initial segment operating between Market and Steuart Streets out to the county limits on San Jose Avenue. Three years later, the line reached Baden in present-day South San Francisco, and by 1903 service was opened all the way to downtown San Mateo. During the line's heyday, there was talk of extending it down the peninsula from San Mateo to Palo Alto to connect with the Peninsular Railway to San Jose. The 1906 earthquake put this plan on hold. Following much the same route as today's Mission Street, El Camino Real, and Caltrain, the San Mateo Interurban carried over four million passengers a year along its main and spur lines until 1949, when the system was shut down amidst much fanfare.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738530086
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
It's strange to think that an electric commuter rail line rivaling BART in efficiency, speed, and comfort ran over 100 years ago between San Francisco and San Mateo, but run it did. The 40 Line, or San Mateo Interurban, began in 1892 with an initial segment operating between Market and Steuart Streets out to the county limits on San Jose Avenue. Three years later, the line reached Baden in present-day South San Francisco, and by 1903 service was opened all the way to downtown San Mateo. During the line's heyday, there was talk of extending it down the peninsula from San Mateo to Palo Alto to connect with the Peninsular Railway to San Jose. The 1906 earthquake put this plan on hold. Following much the same route as today's Mission Street, El Camino Real, and Caltrain, the San Mateo Interurban carried over four million passengers a year along its main and spur lines until 1949, when the system was shut down amidst much fanfare.
Capsize of the San Mateo
Author: Herb Eash
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557572517
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
On February 16, 1983 twenty-three middle school children and nine adults ventured out to sea for an ordinary whale watching adventure. As the San Mateo moved harmlessly through the calm harbor waters of Morro Bay. They reached the harbor entrance then suddenly the ocean became violent tossing the boat about. Then striking it with three 30-60 foot waves crushing the small 42 foot vessel into tiny bits.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557572517
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
On February 16, 1983 twenty-three middle school children and nine adults ventured out to sea for an ordinary whale watching adventure. As the San Mateo moved harmlessly through the calm harbor waters of Morro Bay. They reached the harbor entrance then suddenly the ocean became violent tossing the boat about. Then striking it with three 30-60 foot waves crushing the small 42 foot vessel into tiny bits.
San Mateo
Author: Gregory N. Zompolis
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738529561
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Ever since the DeAnza expedition camped in the area in 1776, residents and visitors have been making their way to San Mateo--situated in the shadow of its famous northern neighbor, San Francisco. This book trains the spotlight on the unique peninsular city of San Mateo, and illustrates its development from sleepy, oak-studded ranchos to today's bustling city with its own college, three high schools, churches, hospitals, and a population approaching 100,000.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738529561
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Ever since the DeAnza expedition camped in the area in 1776, residents and visitors have been making their way to San Mateo--situated in the shadow of its famous northern neighbor, San Francisco. This book trains the spotlight on the unique peninsular city of San Mateo, and illustrates its development from sleepy, oak-studded ranchos to today's bustling city with its own college, three high schools, churches, hospitals, and a population approaching 100,000.
San Mateo
Author: Mitchell Postel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
History of San Mateo County from the Earliest Times
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : San Mateo County (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : San Mateo County (Calif.)
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Roads to Ride South
Author: Grant Petersen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780930588175
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780930588175
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Parents' Guide to School Selection in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
Author: Nancy Ginsburg Gill
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780961384623
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780961384623
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Charter of the City of San Mateo, California
Author: San Mateo (Calif.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Municipal charters
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Municipal charters
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
Rethinking Columbus
Author: Bill Bigelow
Publisher: Rethinking Schools
ISBN: 094296120X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
Provides resources for teaching elementary and secondary school students about Christopher Columbus and the discovery of America.
Publisher: Rethinking Schools
ISBN: 094296120X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
Provides resources for teaching elementary and secondary school students about Christopher Columbus and the discovery of America.