Portal to Our Past

Named Methuselah, this massive living legend defies imagination.

When US involvement in World War I became imminent, the government went on a crash course for a location to house thousands of able-bodied men for military training.

The land Redwood City rests upon was once part of the vast Rancho de las Pulgas which covered some 35,000 acres.

Along Middlefield Road at the intersection of Linden Avenue stands a portal to the past of the affluent community Menlo Park.

Here in the Bay Area, a new wind was blowing through the air. It was known by many names: the hippie generation, counter culture, flower power, free love, and more….

In California, this historic thoroughfare has deep roots, dating back to when it was a well-traveled Native American trail.

Did you know Ravenswood was once a town with a port?

This is a story of what became two churches.

With a commanding 6 foot 4 inch presence, he was a gentle soul. His circle of friends among students and faculty was immense.