Millbrae Historical Society

Re-Assignment of Millbrae Fire Dept Engine #2The City of Millbrae has re-assigning the former Millbrae Fire Departments 1936, American La France engine # 2, (see photo below) from its current location at Central County Fire Department. station # 38 on Crestview Drive to the Millbrae Historical Society Carriage House Museum in the rear of the Millbrae Museum. Engine # served the Millbrae community from 1936 thru 1956. The relocation took place on Wednesday, December 6th, at 11...:00 am, when Engine # 2 arrive at it’s new permanent home. On hand to greet the antique equipment were many Millbrae residents, Santa Claus, Central Fire and Millbrae City staff The construction of the Millbrae Historical Society Carriage House commenced in April of 2017 with completion in October 2017. Since 1985, when the Spring Valley Water Company Forman’s House was moved to Library Square to be utilized as a museum, the Millbrae Historical has work diligently to fully fund the construction of a Carriage House to display additional historical artifacts relating to Millbrae and the sounding area plus a 1888 Larkins Surry (carriage) owned by the Millbrae Historical Society. The Millbrae Historical Society is proud to finally be able house and display a piece of Millbrae history for all ages to enjoy. Although the carriage house is not open to the pubic yet, a grand opening and dedication of the Millbrae Historical Society carriage house will be scheduled for mid-summer 2018. Thank you, John Muniz Millbrae Historical Society President See more

Millbrae Historical Society 34th annual Fourth of July picnic all are invited.

Millbrae Storico society carriage house grand opening 8/4/2018

Millbrae Historical Society Carriage House, Grand Opening, Saturday, 8-4-18, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Come join the fun, see amazing photos and memorabilia from Millbrae , San Francisco and the Peninsula which has never been see by the public. Also, great Millbrae Fire Department memorabilia, including, a 1936 operational, American La France fire engine, Millbrae’s second fire apparatus.

At last nights Millbrae Historical Society 32nd annual Christmas party it was my honor as president to Award long time member Tom Dawdy the prestigious Living History award for his continued dedication and service to the Millbrae Historical Society and the people of Millbrae. In the 47 years since the Millbrae Historical Society was founded only 11 members have received this great honor. It’s folks like Tom Dawdy that make Millbrae a great place to live. Thank you Tom and Faye for your service to the Millbrae Historical Society.