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New Type Fire Hydrant

New Type Fire Hydrant

1964: ‘Miss Foster City’, Susan Arnell, helped to showcase the innovative “new type” fire hydrants being installed throughout the city by posing daintily atop of one, a fire helmet completing her look. An excerpt from the promotional article reads: “Properly bedecked in fire helmet, Susan tells Foster City patrolman there is no cause for alarm. Susan is also receptionist at ‘The Captain’s House’, model home on Flying Cloud Isle.” Lovely Susan Arnell, who is Miss Foster City in the 1964…

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Bayporte Unveiled During Preview 

Bayporte Unveiled During Preview 

Bayporte Association will turn 50 on January 25th 2024. This article was originally published at “The Argus”, Fremont, California · Sunday, March 31, 1974 FOSTER CITY — Robert H. Grant Corporation will unveil Bayporte, their new $8.2 million waterfront luxury home development during a three-week preview beginning today.  According to Gary O. Brocks, president of Robert H. Grant Corporation, Northern California. Bayporte homes will be among the largest and most luxurious three and four bedroom homes to be built in…

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1973 – PROPOSED CONSTITUTION  FOSTER CITY ASSOCIATION OF BLACK RESIDENTS 

1973 – PROPOSED CONSTITUTION  FOSTER CITY ASSOCIATION OF BLACK RESIDENTS 

The Foster City Association of Black Residents is one of the longest lasting groups in Foster City. The by-laws / constitution original document was found in our archives and we share them with you today. “Believing that men and women of similar ideals of education, character and political bonds should bind themselves together in order to achieve these ideals, we have incorporated ourselves under the name of the Foster City Association Of Black Residents.”

Foster City Gives Youth an Advisory Role and a Voice

Foster City Gives Youth an Advisory Role and a Voice

The Foster City Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a citizens’ group that advises City Council on issues related to the needs of the youth in Foster City and promotes teen involvement in the community. These photos are from Youth Talent show organized by YAC in 1989.

Dream Girl Pageant 1976

Dream Girl Pageant 1976

Back in 1976 miss Foster City Kelli McKenney won San Mateo County Dream Girl Pageant. Dennis Wilson, an American singer, and songwriter presided over the jury. Denis co-founded The Beach Boys, that began as a garageband and became one of the most influential acts of the rock era. https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/39038035

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A Dark Part of Foster City History

A Dark Part of Foster City History

BURIED follows the gripping story of Eileen Franklin who, while playing with her young daughter, suddenly had a memory of witnessing the rape and murder of her childhood best friend, 8-year-old Susan Nason, which led to a re-opening of a case that had gone unsolved for nearly 20 years. And in a shocking twist, when Eileen came forward with her memory, she told the police that she remembered the murderer was her own father, George Franklin. Catch the story streaming…

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Construction of Foster City 1960-1980

Construction of Foster City 1960-1980

Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of Foster City, the City’s former Public Works Director, Richard Hopper, spoke on the history of the City’s creation. Richard focused on the building of the City and the unique features that make up its character. I’m Carmen Blair, the deputy director of the San Mateo County Historical Association, and I would like to welcome you to today’s Courthouse Docket. The Courthouse Docket is a monthly series of lectures and performances sponsored by…

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Newcomers & the Welcome Wagon

Newcomers & the Welcome Wagon

As Foster City formed there were groups that developed to introduce people to the community and welcome them to Foster City. There was the original newspaper/newsletter the “Welcome Wagon” that would let people know about their new neighbors, local business, and happenings. It would say for example Jon and Jane Doe moved in to XYZ Street. It would let the community about who they are, where they work, do they have kids. But everyone had a local person to say…

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