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The descriptions of the various bayside
cities of the county follow in the order of their distance from San
Francisco, Daly City, Colma, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Lomita
Park, Millbrae, Easton, Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo,
Belmont, San Carlos Park, Redwood City, Atherton, Menlo Park and
Ravenswood.
There are seven incorporated municipalities in San
Mateo County, all of which are located on the bayside. Daly City,
South San Francisco, San Bruno, Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo
and Redwood City the county seat.
The rapid growth of San Mateo County has been centered
mainly in her cities. San Mateo and Redwood City were the first two
towns whose growth and size first commanded attention. San Bruno,
one of the first communities of the county, early attained some
degree of importance, being situated upon the intersection of two
county roads, the old Mission Road leading out of San Francisco down
the peninsula, and another county road from the city following more
closely the bay shore.
Burlingame of later origin, sprang up almost adjacent
to San Mateo. Today the two towns have grown together; and with
Easton, which is really an addition to Burlingame, form one well
knit civic unit. Hillsborough, adjacent both to San Mateo and
Burlingame on the west, is a distinct and separate community,
although it might be considered an off shoot from Burlingame.
The various towns of the county enjoyed a steady growth
until about ten years ago when the stirring influence of a building
boom was felt throughout the peninsula. This was the direct result
of the San Francisco fire of April 18, 1906, when many of the former
residents of the city decided to come to San Mateo County to live.
This resulted in an increased population of several thousands, with
correspondingly augmented business activity. In 1906, the population
of San Mateo was about 2,000. Its expansion to a figure three times
this, at the present day, illustrates the general growth of all the
towns of the county.
Daly City
Daly City is one of the fastest growing municipalities
in the county, due to its proximity to San Francisco and the rapid
transportation facilities. Its inhabitants are industrious mechanics
who own their own homes. Because of this, the community is well
governed. The town has a pretty school house and municipal building
where the city offices are housed. There are two newspapers and a
number of churches, fraternal orders, clubs and other organizations.
The city conducts its own water works and is carrying on a
comprehensive plan of street work and general improvements.
Daly City is served by the United Railroads and the
Peninsula Rapid Transit Company. It is located 7.7 miles along the
State Highway from Fifth and Market Streets, San Francisco. The
estimated population is 3,651.
Colma, one of the oldest towns in the county, lies
southwest of Daly City.
Colma
The recently completed coast road to Pescadero passes
through Colma on its way to the ocean.
Colma is served by the United Railroads and the
Peninsula Rapid Transit Company, which pass through Daly City, from
which Colma is only a few minutes walk. It is located 8.9 miles
along the State Highway from Fifth and Market Streets, San
Francisco. The estimated population is 1,557.
Atherton |
Belmont |
Burlingame |
Colma |
Daly City |
Easton |
Hillsborough
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Lomita Park |
Menlo Park
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Millbrae |
Portola
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Redwood City |
San Burno |
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Carlos |
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