Colma (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781531628864)

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: 1531628869
ISBN-13: 9781531628864
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Language: English
Published: 04/04/2007
Pages: 130
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.38d