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Dan Calic

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.

Email
Portaltoourpast@gmail.com

Recent Work by Dan

Blog: Bye Bye Rabbit Ears

Blog: Bye Bye Rabbit Ears

How many of these events do you recall?
Blog: From Tragedy, Daly City is Born

Blog: From Tragedy, Daly City is Born

The birth of Daly City really begins outside of town in San Francisco
Blog: Where Can I Get a Drink?

Blog: Where Can I Get a Drink?

As commerce expanded, so did the list of local saloons and breweries.
Blog: After a Century, Menlo’s Irish Gate Once Again Stands

Blog: After a Century, Menlo’s Irish Gate Once Again Stands

Blog: The Birth and Death of El Don

Blog: The Birth and Death of El Don

The 1960s was a turbulent time, and like many schools, things became rather tense at San Carlos High during the latter part of said decade and into the 1970s.
Blog: The Tall Stick

Blog: The Tall Stick

Symbols can be an important part of society for some of us.
Blog: The Man Who Established Two Landmarks

Blog: The Man Who Established Two Landmarks

Juan Batista de Anza was a man who wore many hats.
Blog: Where the Lumber Industry Began to Sprout its Wings

Blog: Where the Lumber Industry Began to Sprout its Wings

Redwood City has a long, rich history, which includes birthing a number of industries.
100th Edition of Portal to Our Past: Climate Best By Government Test 'The Story'

100th Edition of Portal to Our Past: Climate Best By Government Test 'The Story'

Blog: The Final Duel of Honor That Took Place Locally

Blog: The Final Duel of Honor That Took Place Locally

Dueling has been a gentlemen’s method of setting quarrels for centuries.
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