Events
Downtown Historic District Walking Tour
San Mateo – Sunday, September 22, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Explore the fascinating architecture of San Mateo’s Downtown Historic District on a tour led by the San Mateo Heritage Alliance. The District’s eclectic mix of styles includes Art Deco, Colonial, Classical and Greek Revival, Spanish Colonial, Mission and Tudor Revival. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Free for Heritage Alliance members, otherwise $10 per person. To register or for more information, please email info@smheritage.org.​
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Yoshiko Yamanouchi House Historic District Tour
BY INVITATION ONLY
May, 2024
Presented by San Mateo Heritage Alliance
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An exclusive tour of San Mateo's newest Historic District, placed on the National Register of Historic Places in December 2023. The Yoshiko Yamanouchi House is listed at the local level of significance under Criteria A and B in the areas of Ethnic Heritage/Asian/Japanese and Social History/Women’s History for its association with a prominent member of the Issei (immigrant) generation in San Mateo’s Japanese American community. This new historic district highlights the influence of the Japanese American Community in San Mateo, from the early 20th century to today.
The Yoshiko Yamanouchi House is one of only three properties nationwide spotlighted in the recent National Register publication "Best Practices Review." This is a tour you won't want to miss. Space is limited.
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Please see the article about the tour in the San Mateo Daily Journal.
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Downtown Historic District Walking Tour
San Mateo – Sunday, August 4 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Explore the fascinating architecture of San Mateo’s National Register eligible Downtown Historic District on a tour led by the San Mateo Heritage Alliance. Comprising 40 individual buildings, the historic district reflects important themes in the city’s growth and development, including architecture, city planning, social history, ethnic heritage and commerce. The district’s eclectic mix of styles includes Art Deco, Colonial, Classical and Greek Revival, Spanish Colonial, Mission and Tudor Revival. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
RSVP: 650.299.0104, ext. 220 or education@historysmc.org
Difficulty Level: Easy.
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Baywood Historic District Listening Sessions & Q&A
Informational Community Meetings
March 23, April 7, May 9th, 2024 additional dates to come.
Presented by San Mateo Heritage Alliance
RSVP at info@smheritage.org
Location: Provided upon RSVP
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Please join us for an informational community meeting. Let's hear your thoughts and concerns about the proposed Baywood Historic District in this Q&A session.
Refreshments will be served!
Historic Resources and Districts
An Informational Community Meeting
February 1, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual – Zoom Webinar.
Please register online at www.cityofsanmateo.org/4735/Historic-Resources
Please join us for an informational community meeting on San Mateo’s Historic Resources and Districts. This meeting will provide an opportunity to clarify how a building or district is designated as historic, what protections are afforded to historic resources, how historic resources can be modified, and how the community can become involved in next steps of the City’s related policy work. This virtual meeting will be moderated by a neutral facilitator and include a presentation by the City’s historic resources consultant, Architectural Resources Group, followed by a question-and-answer period. Members of the public will be able to share questions at the meeting via the chat medium on Zoom.
Dia de los Muertos
San Mateo – Friday, November 3, 2023, 4 - 5:30pm
San Mateo Heritage Alliance presents Dia de los Muertos
San Mateo – Friday, November 3, 4-5:30pm
St. John's Cemetery, 910 Oregon Ave.
Join us for wine and cheese among the tombs! Learn about St. John's most celebrated residents and our efforts to maintain the historical character of Baywood. This event is limited to 20 living guests.
Downtown Historic District Walking Tour
San Mateo – Sunday, August 6, 2023, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
San Mateo – Sunday, August 6, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
San Mateo County Historical Association in conjunction with San Mateo Heritage Alliance
Explore the fascinating architecture of San Mateo’s National Register eligible Downtown Historic District. Comprising 40 individual buildings, the historic district reflects important themes in the city’s growth and development, including architecture, city planning, social history, ethnic heritage and commerce. The district’s eclectic mix of styles includes Art Deco, Colonial, Classical and Greek Revival, Spanish Colonial, Mission and Tudor Revival. Tour begins in the plaza in front of the Century 12 San Mateo movie theater on B Street, one block from the downtown Caltrain station. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
RSVP: 650.299.0104, ext. 220 or education@historysmc.org
Difficulty Level: Easy. ADA accessible.
Address: Plaza in front of Century 12 San Mateo on B Street (movie theater address is 320 2nd Ave, San Mateo)
Baywood Neighborhood Informational Meeting
May 4, 2023, Oak Room San Mateo Main Library, 5:30-7:30pm
Baywood Historic District National Register Nomination
Hosted by the San Mateo Heritage Alliance with
Page & Turnbull, Historic Preservation Consultants.
