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Lost Gas Stations of San Mateo County
Former Police Chief Bruce and local historian Nick put on a lively and nostalgic presentation on the gas stations that once dotted San Mateo County.
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Harold Schapelhouman Oral History
Menlo Park Fire District Chief Harold Schapelhouman recounts his evolution from a rigorous, traditional firefighting career to becoming an innovative leader in disaster preparedness and urban search and rescue through resourcefulness, collaboration, and modernized emergency protocols.
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Timeline of Menlo Park
From its origins as Ohlone territory to its establishment as an Irish-inspired settlement in 1851, Menlo Park has transformed from a small railroad town into a vibrant Silicon Valley city, marked by milestones like the iconic Menlo Park Gates, the arrival of Facebook, and its meaningful connection to its Irish namesake through a sister city relationship with Galway.
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