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Images of America: San Carlos
Nicholas A. Veronico & Betty S. Veronico
$21.95
Located in the heart of the San Francisco peninsula, San Carlos is known as the "City of Good Living." Originally inhabited by the Costanos
Indians, the town was part of the Rancho de las Pulgas land grant during the Spanish mission days.
Incorporated in 1925, San Carlos is considered the birthplace of today's Silicon Valley, having been home to such firms as Varian, Ampex, and Dalmo-Victor. The
town has also boasted one of the military's largest dog-training
facilities, the Morse Seed Company, and a number of great theaters.
Community values are strong here, with popular events such as the Home Town Days Parade and Festival, Art and Wine Faire, Hot
Harvest Nights, and the biannual Chicken's Ball. Over the years, the city
has worked to preserve its history and many of its early structures while
also providing citizens with modern civic buildings and other amenities.
The
Images of America series celebrates the history of neighborhoods, towns,
and cities across the country. Using archival photographs, each title
presents the distinctive stories from the past that shape the character of
the community today. Arcadia is proud to play a part in the preservation of
local heritage, making history available to all.
6.5"
x 9.25", softbound, 128 pages, 203 photos. Published by Arcadia.
ISBN 073854793X
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