…Continued from last week In 1856, Sarah Wallis acquired Mayfield Farms to settle a debt of Elisha Oscar Crosby. Henceforth, the name “Mayfield” became permanently associated with the area. She and her husband decided to settle in Mayfield. They built a two-story home and raised five children there. In the 1860s, more folks decided to […]
Author Archives: Dan Calic
A product of Goodwin (JFK), Henry Ford, Roosevelt, Sequoia High and Canada College, Dan has deep Redwood City roots. He’s witnessed Redwood City transform from a sleepy Peninsula town into a thriving high-tech hub. He loves to share the interesting history of the city known for “Climate Best by Government Test.” He also runs a Facebook page called “Mostly Boomers from Redwood City,” which is full of interesting local historical material.
