Daly City History Guild Museum & Archive

One of the places I worked back in the 70’s.

Here is the Serramonte Mall circa the 1970s. I remember when you went to the Macy's, they had a series of tones that told you who was to pick up the phone, like "doo doo doo (pause) doo doo" was one person, while another person was "doo doo doo doo (pause) doo" was another person.

Ah the good old days. Remember tossing dollar bills into the mini basketball hoop on the Piano?

Brought Forward for Our New Members ***************WESTLAKE***************** Part One... WE USED TO LIVE IN THE AVENUES For many Westlake home buyers, the Doelger experience did not start in Daly City. Almost like lemmings, a significant number had followedAmerica’s largest Home Buildersouth to nearby Daly City in the northwest corner of San Mateo County after having enjoyed Doelger-built homes in San Francisco’s Sunset District. For years, we used to live in the Avenues was a popular phrase used by early-on Westlake homeowners. Doelger, of course, welcomed these second-time purchasers. Some of the first Westlake home purchasers had been friendly with Doelger years before he entered the home construction business. The I knew him when people were proud to boast of their long acquaintance with him. he had become a millionaire several time over, and his aura of success was enjoyed vicariously by close and casual friends alike. Some might have purchased bread or pies from the German bakery owned by Doelger’s parents. Some might have searched with the 10-year-old through piles of rubble created by the 1906 earthquake and fire to find items that could be sold to junk men and metal recyclers. After the 1906 earthquake and fire in San Francisco, the Sunset provided a haven for people seeking less crowded neighborhoods and streets than those in the bustling and vibrant inner city. They might have enjoyed the hot dogs and enchiladas Henry sold on a street corner near the entrance to Golden Gate park during his late teens. The Doelger saga of success in the sandy Sunset had started in 1922 when he parlayed $1,100 of venture capital into $25,000 two months later. Doelger had been tipped that a movie capital into $25,000 two months later. Doelger had been tipped that a movie house would be built across the street from a certain lot and property values might soar. He bought the property. Prices did soar. Doelger was on his way to fame and fortune. he was 26 years old. Years later, Doelger Estate manager Ed King would recallWhen the 1929 Depression struck, the young realtor was stuck with land no one would buy. So he borrowed money and started building homes.

In SF Sunset District. Still there, but redesigned.

Greetings to all- We, the board, hope that everyone is safe and well during this time of the pandemic. Because we haven't held a general membership meeting since January--where has the time gone--and as we still have no word when the city will reopen, we have decided to hold a virtual meeting in November.... This will happen via Zoom, a computer application that the Guild will be using to host the meeting. I will email the actual link for the mtg. three to five days ahead of time. Please watch for it; if you haven't received it, check your junk mail or spam as it could be there. What you need: a computer and Internet connection. You do not need to have Zoom yourself; not necessary. The date of the meeting is Wednesday, November 18 @ 7pm. PLEASE PUT THIS ON YOUR CALENDAR. Our speaker will be Ken Miles of the Pacifica Historical Society. He will be presenting on the Pacific and San Mateo County coast. Please click the link below for additional information about Ken. Ken Miles speaking engagement The meeting is definite and confirmed. However, we would still like to get a sense of who will be 'coming to the meeting.' Please RSVP with 'YES' if you will be attending. This will help to determine whether to hold future virtual meetings during the pandemic. Hope to see everyone--virtually--soon. Take care, Mark ------------------------------------------- Mark S. Weinberger, President Daly City History Guild Museum & Archive 6351 Mission Street, Daly City, CA 94014 Museum phone: 650-757-7177 [email protected] Daly City History Guild Museum & Archive Daly City History Guild Museum & Archive on Facebook

1962, first snow, Eaton Ave, a couple of blocks S of Northridge park. Photo is only 2.5 x 4

Here are some good quality flatbed scans of four Westlake Heights plan sales sheets from 1958. Thank you Marlene Kane Bartley for sharing!