National Register of Historic Places

San Mateo County Courthouse

Redwood City, San Mateo County, California
Listed
December 13, 1977
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
77000340

About this property

The San Mateo County History Museum is located in downtown Redwood City, California. Housed inside the former courthouse built in 1910 for the San Mateo County Superior Court, the museum showcases the rich history of San Mateo County and the surrounding area. Operations and funding for the museum are by the San Mateo County Historical Association (SMCHA). The current location of this museum opened on February 6, 1999; prior to that, from 1963 until 1998 the museum was located at the College of San Mateo. The former courthouse building is a product of the City Beautiful Movement (1893-1920) and has a stained-glass dome thought to be the largest of its kind on the West Coast. The SMCHA also operates two other museums: the Woodside Store and the Sánchez Adobe Park.

Location

Redwood City, San Mateo County, California
37.48717, -122.22943

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was San Mateo County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

San Mateo County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 1977.

What type of historic resource is San Mateo County Courthouse?

San Mateo County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for San Mateo County Courthouse?

The period of significance for San Mateo County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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