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Foster City Celebrates Incorporation Day with Pride and Purpose

Foster City Celebrates Incorporation Day with Pride and Purpose

May 8, 1971 – Central Park, Foster City Under sunny skies and a spirit of unity, the city of Foster City celebrated its official incorporation on May 8, 1971, with a joyous and historic ceremony held at Central Park (now Leo J. Ryan Park). The festivities began promptly at 11:00 a.m. and featured a dignified procession of city leaders, Boy Scouts, and members of the U.S. Army Reserve, accompanied by the vibrant sounds of the Boatage Concert Band under the…

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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

Listen to the podcast: 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….

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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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Foster City Through the Years

Foster City Through the Years

San Mateo County History Museum is now showing Foster City Through the Years. It will exhibit August 10, 2021 to January 2, 2022. In 2022 the exhibit will come to the Foster City Recreation Center. Here is the opening of the exhibit with the Mayor of Foster City Sanjay Gehani, Foster City Historical Society President Evan Adams & Foster City Historical Society Vice President Larry Staley For more information visit: https://historysmc.org/exhibits/foster-city-through-the-years/