by Lee Livingston--originally published 2014, newest revision December 2023 military-wartime-deaths-update-dec-2023-2Download

February 9, 2023 6pm - 8:30 at the Burlingame Community Center "Sequoia Room" 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame-- "Design is Underway, Caltrans Needs your Input"...www.ElCaminoRealProject.com for event details

October 2022- What is now the META site was filled in the mid- to late 1960s by the Anza-Pacific Corporation out of illegal fill placed into the Bay that formed a roughly 146-acre peninsula, part of which became a 2-screen drive-in facility. The theatre facility opened at 350 Beach Road in 1965. Structures were designed by prolific architect Vincent G. Raney; one side was named the Burlingame Drive-In and the other side was named the Peninsula Drive-In. Eventually the whole complex was renamed Burlingame Drive-In Theatre. Many longtime residents have fond memories of escapades with friends and family at the Burlingame Drive-in during its nearly 50-year run in Burlingame. After several attempts to redevelop the site throughout the 1990s, Burlingame Drive-in closed in 2001 and its structures were demolished in 2002.  The Society is grateful for the City of Burlingame Community Grant that helped to make our vision a reality, and in particular, to the Dept. of Public Works staff without whom the project would not have been possible.

Keep up to date using the Caltrans links: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-4/d4-projects/d4-san-mateo-82-el-camino-real-project

On Saturday, August 1st join the Burlingame Historical Society for our "virtual" walking tour: "Horsing Around Burlingame" to explore Burlingame's equestrian past. Several virtual walking tours are being offered in conjunction with the San Mateo County Historical Association’s Victorian Days: https://historysmc.org/victorian-days-walking-tours.

(Draft 10) Additions: Carol Avenue, East Carol Avenue, Devereux Drive ORIGIN OF STREET NAMES DRAFT 10

After decades of conflict with Caltrans regarding plans to widen and remove trees on El Camino Real, there is a major project being proposed on which you can provide input. The goal of this project is to both improve the roadway and sidewalks for safety, while maintaining the character of the narrow, tree-lined segment of El Camino Real through Burlingame. Though significant funding is earmarked for this project, it does not include the funding to underground the utility wires that now blemish the westside--that which will essentially limit the tree height and tree density if allowed to remain in the future. Please take the time to listen to this virtual presentation, and to participate by giving feedback that will help determine options for this major infrastructure project along our iconic highway. The scoping period runs 45 days long, from May 26th to July 6th 2020. https://ecrscoping.com

"The success of his mission depended entirely upon his skill, courage, and unfaltering devotion to duty." A recently found San Mateo Times clipping, from July 11, 1942, notes this quote and posthumous award of the Flying Cross that was bestowed upon Burlingame-born, First Lieutenant Herbert C. Mayes, MIA after Midway with 27 other war heroes. Thank you Jim Kelly, for finding the clipping, and Lee Livingston, for updating his extensive research begun a few years ago, in honor of our Veterans. For this and other updates to the original research, click on the following PDF link:May 2020 update b

PLEASE NOTE! Due to concerns regarding COVID-19 transmission, the Burlingame Hillsborough History Museum will unfortunately be closed at least through April. Please check updates for future scheduling and enjoy our most recent presentations, online (visit the "Exhibits" tab). Thank you for your understanding.