Foster City began development by the Foster Family in the late 1950’s and 1960’s as they began to develop Brewer Island. But, what else could Foster City have become? Found in our archives is this, a vision of a proposed development plan for Brewer Island as a Recreational Hub for all of San Mateo County. Polo Fields, an Athletic Center, Heliport, all ideas for the area in 1957.

PROSPECTUS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF BREWER ISLAND ( THERKILDSEN PROPERTY) by Raymond A. Holdren (October 10, 1957)

What might it have included? Some of the items on the map for 1957 Brewer Island:

MARINA
HOTEL – INN
AUDITORIUM
PARKING
BASEBALL PARK
BUS· TERMINAL
PRO SPORT STADIUM
HORSE SHOW ARENA
CENTRAL PLAZA
WESTERN TOWN
STABLES
CORRALS
STOCKADE MUSEUM
ZOO
MINIATURE WORKING RANCH
HELIPORT
INDIAN VILLAGE
MUSEUM
MOCK GOLD MINE
MUSEUM
PICNIC AREAS
CAMP SITES
JR. LEAGUE BASEBALL PARKS
PARKING
TENNIS CLUB
GOLF COURSE
POLO FIELD
COUNTRY CLUB
BEACH
TRAP SHOOTING
SKEET SHOTOING FIELD
International Exhibits:
COPENHAGEN
MEXICO
MIDDLE EAST
HAWAII
SOUTH AMERICA
HOLLAND
VENICE
FRANCE
JAPAN
ENGLAND