Check out a podcast that features interviews with Burlingame residents and business people hosted by longtime resident Mark Lucchesi. This episode features John Horgan. But here is a link to all the episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_-9wXQ6TkE1-BGal6c5Qg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opEhBlyN1kI
A look back at what life was like in Burlingame via members of the Burlingame Historical Society reading passages from several sources as inspiration https://youtu.be/0E56oCKxj3A
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbQV4ImoxB0&t=65s
Make sure to check out the background and discussions regarding Caltrans project likely to be unveiled in the Spring 2020. Comments to be taken until January 8th, 2021: https://ecralternatives.com
https://ecralternatives.com
On Thursday, September 17th, the James R. and Jessie Murphy residence was successfully moved in two sections from 1128 Douglas Avenue, over the Oak Grove Avenue railroad crossing, to its new home at 524 Oak Grove Avenue, where it will be restored and enlarged in the months to come. Here are some photos of the historic event
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
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