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  1. Proudly Made in Menlo Park - Yearbook

    Proudly Made in Menlo Park, June 2019. Commemorative yearbook-style booklet prepared by Gwen Dossey for the employees of Tyco. The booklet was produced for the closing of the last work site in the Menlo Park complex of Raychem and later Tyco (Tyco Electronics, TE Connectivity).

    Record Type: Archive

    Proudly Made in Menlo Park, June 2019
  2. Gordon Joinville - A City of San Mateo Fallen Hero - Manuscript

    Gordon Joinville - A City of San Mateo Fallen Hero, 2009. Manuscript written by Robert Leuten on Gordon R. Joinville. At the time of writing, Joinville was the only City of San Mateo police officer to have been killed in the line of duty. The text is divided into four parts: Officer Down; The Aftermath; A Friend of Youth; The Legacy. 15 pages with color illustrations.

    Record Type: Archive

    Gordon Joinville - A City of San Mateo Fallen Hero, 2009
  3. Historic Resources Evaluation Report for 1007 East 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402 - Report

    Historic Resources Evaluation Report for 1007 East 5th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402, October 2018. Report prepared for Laura Watanuki by Denise Bradley (Landscape Historian) and Ward Hill (Architectural Historian). The report includes a description of the house, site history, historical contexts, and evaluation as a Historic Resource. Includes appendices with 10 illustrations and 59 photographs.

    Record Type: Archive

    Historic Resources Evaluation Report for 1007 East 5th Ave, Oct. 2018
  4. Super Bowl Extra - Newspaper

    Super Bowl Extra edition of the San Francisco Chronicle from January 25, 1982. Features the 49ers with Joe Montana on the front page.

    Record Type: Archive

    Super Bowl Extra edition of the San Francisco Chronicle from January 25, 19
  5. Super Bowl XIX - Sticker, Bumper

    Super Bowl XIX bumper stickers, 1985. Four Super Bowl XIX bumper stickers on original backing. Printed in red and blue on a white background. The design shows a super bowl logo left of center against a striped border at top and bottom. Text within the border at right reads, "STANFORD STADIUM / STANFORD, CALIFORNIA / JANUARY 20, 1985." Original sale price sticker is 69 cents.

    Record Type: Archive

    Super Bowl XIX bumper stickers, 1985
  6. Peninsula Art Association Scrapbook - Archive

    Peninsula Art Association Scrapbook, 1949-1957. Contents includes: documents, newsletters, black and white photographs, newspaper articles, Articles of Incorporation and By-laws of the Peninsula Art Association. 104 pages.

    Record Type: Archive

    Peninsula Art Association Scrapbook, 1949-1957
  7. USB Drive of Photos from Rognier Scrapbook - Drive, Data

    USB Drive of Photos from Rognier Scrapbook. Contains digital photos 2020.004.002.1-31. Black USB SunDisk Drive with red retracter knob that controls the USB head.

    Record Type: Archive

    USB Drive of Photos from Rognier Scrapbook
  8. 04-SM-101-9.6; Ralston Ave. Interchange in Belmont - Document File

    04-SM-101-9.6; Ralston Ave. Interchange in Belmont, 1968-1969. Right of way acquisition documents for parcels of land in San Mateo County. This file concerns one parcel needed for the Ralston Avenue and Highway 101 interchange in anticipation of the July 4, 1968 opening of Marine World.

    Record Type: Archive

    04-SM-101-9.6; Ralston Ave…, 1968-1969
  9. IV-SM-55,56,D1C,A,E - Jct. of Routes 55 and 56 at Thornton to Edgemar - Document File

    IV-SM-55,56,D1C,A,E - Jct. of Routes 55 and 56 at Thornton to Edgemar, 1953-1955. Right of way acquisition documents for parcels of land in San Mateo County. The file contains information on the Henry Doelger development project that became Westlake in Daly City. Properties listed were needed for "widening and realignment" of Skyline Boulevard from Alemany Boulevard (today's John Daly Boulevard) to Edgemar Avenue in today's Pacifica. Photographs ...

    Record Type: Archive

    IV-SM-55,56,DlC,A,E …, 1953-1955
  10. IV-SM-68-RdwC,C,D,MlP; 0.2 Miles South of Bransten Road (0.07 Scar) to Santa Clara County Line (mi. 0.00D) Length 7.1 Miles - Document File

    IV-SM-68-RdwC,C,D,MlP; 0.2 Miles South of Bransten Road (0.07 Scar) to Santa Clara County Line (mi. 0.00D) Length 7.1 Miles, 1953. Right of way acquisition documents for parcels of land in San Mateo County. This file includes 23 parcels of land between Belle Avenue and Fifth Avenue needed for the development of Bayshore Highway in East Palo Alto.

    Record Type: Archive

    IV-SM-68-RdwC,C,D,MlP…, 1953
  11. IV-SM-68-SM, C, Bmt, Scar, RdwC, D, Mlp - Peninsular Ave in SM (mi 1.91SM) to So County Boundary (mi 0.00D) - Document File

    IV-SM-68-SM, C, Bmt, Scar, RdwC, D, Mlp - Peninsular Ave in SM (mi 1.91SM) to So County Boundary (mi 0.00D), 1955-1956. Right of way acquisition documents for parcels of land in San Mateo County. This file shows 21 properties on both sides of University Avenue required for the proposed University Avenue Interchange in East Palo Alto. Properties include a trailer court, houses, bars, a motel, stores, gas stations, a restaurant, and a real estate o...

    Record Type: Archive

    IV-SM-68-SM, C, Bmt, Scar, RdwC, D…, 1955-1956
  12. IV-SM-68-SM-C,Bmt,Scar,RedwC,D,MLP; Peninsular Ave. in SM (Mi. 1.91 SM) to So. County Boundary (Mi. 0.00 D) - Document File

    IV-SM-68-SM-C,Bmt,Scar,RedwC,D,MLP; Peninsular Ave. in SM (Mi. 1.91 SM) to So. County Boundary (Mi. 0.00 D), 1955-1956. Right of way acquisition documents for parcels of land in San Mateo County. This file contains appraisals for 21 parcels needed for the University Avenue interchange and the Bayshore Freeway project between University Avenue and Willow Road in East Palo Alto.

    Record Type: Archive

    IV-SM-68-SM-C,Bmt,Scar,RedwC,D…, 1955-1956
  13. IV-SM-68-SM, C, Bmt, SCar, RdwC, D, M1P - Peninsular Ave. in SM (Mi. 1.91SM) to So. County Boundary (Mi. 0.00D) - Document File

    IV-SM-68-SM, C, Bmt, SCar, RdwC, D, M1P - Peninsular Ave. in SM (Mi. 1.91SM) to So. County Boundary (Mi. 0.00D), 1955. Right of way acquisition documents for parcels of land in San Mateo County. This file shows four parcels necessary for the Bayshore Highway improvement project in East Palo Alto.

    Record Type: Archive

    IV-SM-68-SM, C, Bmt, SCar, RdwC, D, MlP…, 1955
  14. IV-SM-68-SM,C,Bmt,Scar,RdwC,D,Mlp; Peninsular Ave. in SM (Mi. 1.91 SM) to So. County Boundary (Mi. 0.00D) - Document File

    IV-SM-68-SM,C,Bmt,Scar,RdwC,D,Mlp; Peninsular Ave. in SM (Mi. 1.91 SM) to So. County Boundary (Mi. 0.00D), 1956. Right of way acquisition documents for parcels of land in San Mateo County. This file concerns two parcels needed for the Bayshore Freeway project between Redwood City and the south County boundary.

    Record Type: Archive

    IV-SM-68-SM,C,Bmt,Scar,RdwC,D,Mlp…, 1956
  15. 04-SM-92-7.2-14.2 - South Norfolk Street to Toll Plaza, Hayward-San Mateo Bridge - Document File

    04-SM-92-7.2-14.2 - South Norfolk Street to Toll Plaza, Hayward-San Mateo Bridge, 1965. Right of way acquisition documents for parcels of land in San Mateo County. This file includes historical background on the beginnings of Foster City. Appraised parcels belong to T. Jack Foster and Sons with the exception of one owned by the Henry Mitvalsky Estate. The properties were needed to create a bridge and roadway from South Norfolk Street in San Mateo...

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    04-SM-92-7.2-14.2 - South Norfolk Street…, 1965
  16. IV-SM-56,105-C,A; Tunitas Creek to 2 1/2 Miles North of Half Moon Bay. - Document File

    IV-SM-56,105-C,A; Tunitas Creek to 2 1/2 Miles North of Half Moon Bay, 1953. Right of way acquisition documents for parcels of land in San Mateo County. This file contains 11 parcels needed to widen Highway 1, shifting the highway to the west. The appraisals evaluate empty lots, a few houses, farm buildings, and other improvements.

    Record Type: Archive

    IV-SM-56,105-C,A; Tunitas Creek…, 1953
  17. IV-SM-55,56-DlC,A,E; Junction of Rte. 55 & 56 (MI.0.95-55 DLC) to Edgemar (MI.3.50-56-E). - Document File

    IV-SM-55,56-DlC,A,E; Junction of Rte. 55 & 56 (MI.0.95-55 DLC) to Edgemar (MI.3.50-56-E), 1954-1956. Right of way acquisition documents for parcels of land in San Mateo County. This file concerns 17 undeveloped parcels needed to link the future Highway 1 with Skyline Boulevard in Pacifica.

    Record Type: Archive

    IV-SM-55,56-DlC,A,E; Junction of Rte. 55 & 56 (MI.0.95-55 DLC) to Edgemar (MI.3.50-56-E).
  18. 04-SM-1-34.6-40.6; 0.7 mi. south of San Vicente Crk to 0.2 mi. south of San Pedro Creek in Pacifica. - Document File

    04-SM-1-34.6-40.6; 0.7 mi. south of San Vicente Crk to 0.2 mi. south of San Pedro Creek in Pacifica, 1970-1975. Right of way acquisition documents for parcels of land in San Mateo County. This file concerns 11 parcels (nine full and two partial takes) needed for the construction of Highway 1 through the unincorporated area of Montara and Pacifica.

    Record Type: Archive

    04-SM-1-34.6-40.6…, 1970-1975
  19. 04-SM-1-34.6-40.6; 0.7 mi. S. of San Vicente Crk to 0.2mi. S. of San Pedro Crk in Pacifica - Document File

    04-SM-1-34.6-40.6; 0.7 mi. S. of San Vicente Crk to 0.2mi. S. of San Pedro Crk in Pacifica, 1970. Right of way acquisition documents for one parcel of land in San Mateo County to connect Half Moon Bay and Pacifica via Highway 1.

    Record Type: Archive

    04-SM-1-34.6-40.6…, 1970
  20. 04-SM-1-34.6-40.6; 0.7 mi. south of San Vicente Crk to 0.2 mi. south of San Pedro Creek in Pacifica. - Document File

    04-SM-1-34.6-40.6; 0.7 mi. south of San Vicente Crk to 0.2 mi. south of San Pedro Creek in Pacifica, 1970-1973. Right of way acquisition documents for parcels of land in San Mateo County. This file shows five parcels needed for the construction of Highway 1 in Pacifica.

    Record Type: Archive

    04-SM-1-34.6-40.6…, 1970-1973
  21. 04-SM-186-X6.3-X6.9 - 0.2 Mile East of Route 280(239) to Route 82(2) in San Bruno. - Document File

    04-SM-186-X6.3-X6.9 - 0.2 Mile East of Route 280(239) to Route 82(2) in San Bruno, 1965-1967. Right of way acquisition documents for parcels of land in San Mateo County. This file is concerned with building Route 186 (later I-380) through the naval base at San Bruno. Maps and photographs show the extent of the base, which ran along El Camino Real from Sneath Lane to San Bruno Avenue. The base was across the street from "the former Tanforan Race T...

    Record Type: Archive

    04-SM-186-X6.3-X6.9…, 1965-1967
  22. 04-SM-35-23.4-28.3 - 0.4 Mile North Route 280 near Crystal Springs Road to 0.3 mile South of Route 1 - Document File

    04-SM-35-23.4-28.3 - 0.4 Mile North Route 280 near Crystal Springs Road to 0.3 mile South of Route 1, 1966. Right of way acquisition documents for parcels of land in San Mateo County. This file concerns two parcels of unimproved land at the northwest corner of Sneath Lane and Skyline Boulevard (CA-35). The "General Information" section describes residential development in western San Bruno. A photograph shows the intersection where a service stat...

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    04-SM-35-23.4-28.3…, 1966
  23. 04-SM-280-20.4X-22.7X, 0.4 Mi. S. of San Bruno Ave. to 0.2 Mi. S. of Arroyo Dr. - Document File

    04-SM-280-20.4X-22.7X, 0.4 Mi. S. of San Bruno Ave. to 0.2 Mi. S. of Arroyo Dr., 1966-1967. Right of way acquisition documents for parcels of land in San Mateo County. This Supplemental Appraisal Report shows undeveloped land needed for construction of I-280 in San Bruno.

    Record Type: Archive

    04-SM-280-20.4X-22.7X…, 1966-1967
  24. 04-SM-186-6.9-7.6 Route 82 to Route 101 - Document File

    04-SM-186-6.9-7.6 Route 82 to Route 101, 1967. Right of way acquisition documents for parcels of land in San Mateo County. This file shows one parcel for the I-380 and Highway 101 interchange in San Bruno on the 900 block of 6th Avenue.

    Record Type: Archive

    04-SM-186-6.9-7.6 Route 82 to Route 101…, 1967
  25. 04-SM-380-X6.9-X7.6 Route 82 to Route 101. - Document File

    04-SM-380-X6.9-X7.6 Route 82 to Route 101, 1968-1970. Right of way acquisition documents for parcels of land in San Mateo County. This file contains one parcel at 1009 San Mateo Avenue needed for the construction of I-380.

    Record Type: Archive

    04-SM-380-X6.9-X7.6 Route 82..., 1968-1970

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