Colma (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738547275)

The official slogan of this quaint and curious town proclaims, "It's great to be alive in Colma!" In no other city in the United States would such a slogan have the meaning that it does here. Colma, only 2.25 square miles, has 1,500 living residents but more than a thousand times that in its deceased population. Seventeen cemeteries cover 75 percent of Colma's land. There is, however, more to Colma--formerly named Lawndale--than its cemeteries and monuments. A vibrant community, it boasts a rich history, including agricultural and business history, sports teams, schools, a theatre, and drayage businesses. Together, these components comprise a unique and important town and a critical part of San Mateo County's heritage.

Author: Michael Smookler
ISBN-10: 0738547271
ISBN-13: 9780738547275
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 04/04/2007
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.56w x 0.43d