1947 Map of San Mateo

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San Francisco Bay dominates the eastern horizon of this mid-century Peninsula landscape, where industrial infrastructure meets rapid post-war suburban growth. The Southern Pacific railroad and the Bayshore Highway form the primary transportation corridor through San Mateo, Burlingame, and Belmont. A striking mix of recreation and specialized institutions defines the era, from the Bay Meadows Race Track and Gymkhana Club to medical facilities like the California Sanitarium and San Mateo Co Relief Home.