When the Irish invaded the Peninsula—and Canada
By Jim Clifford There’s a lot more to St. Patrick’s Day than green beer—usually imbibed by people who don’t know… … Keep Reading
Peninsula history: The night the ceiling fell
In 1950, the balcony ceiling collapsed at the Sequoia Theatre in Redwood City, injuring 27 people. After a long hiatus,… … Keep Reading
The last of the four-pipers?
A rusting hulk on the mudflats off Redwood City is the tombstone for an unheralded class of ships that sailed… … Keep Reading
John Paul Jones would have loved this ship
Scottish American naval captain John Paul Jones earned fame during the American Revolution when, during a battle off the northern… … Keep Reading
Changes in store at the Karl Vollmayer Local History Room
A few changes are in store at the Karl Vollmayer Local History Room at Redwood City’s main library. The library’s… … Keep Reading
New mural on Jefferson Avenue brings people together
Sitting next to the Box Building and adjacent to the Sequoia Station shopping center, the piece covers approximately 4,700 square… … Keep Reading
The little bus that could
“The Little Engine That Could” is the classic children’s story about an undersized yet determined railroad locomotive that kept puffing… … Keep Reading
Unexpected history at refurbished Coyote Point
Coyote Point is one of my favorite spots to stroll. Everywhere, there are stories to be told. Now, with the… … Keep Reading
Peninsula ghosts: some old, some new
Halloween’s near, and it’s a good time for a roll call of Peninsula ghost stories. A few are widely known;… … Keep Reading
1939 International Expo featured Redwood City’s futuristic dwelling
Redwood City was home to the “house of the future” during the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, an event that… … Keep Reading