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Big Donation Puts Carriage House Goal in Reach The San Mateo County Historical Association plans for a building to house its carriage collection and other vehicles is all but assured thanks to a fundraising campaign that is just $1 million short of the $13.5 million goal. Delighted donors and other supporters heard the good news at an April 27 celebration of the progress to date. A $1 million donation is being made to honor the late George Corey, a well-known attorney and San Bruno mayor, who died in 2020. The three-story, nearly 15,000-squarefoot Taube Family Carriage House will be built on a parking lot next to the historic Lathrop House on Marshall Street and is named to honor Keystone Donor Tad Taube and his wife, Dianne. Former Redwood City Mayor Barbara Pierce, who is chair of the Carriage House Committee, said a community grassroots campaign will be launched when the last $100,000 needs to be raised. The groundbreaking for the building, which will include a third-floor rooftop terrace for conferences and receptions, could happen as soon as this summer.
Kids Return to the Square Once again local children got to boogie to the lively tunes of Andy Z and his band at a Kid's Concert on May 7. Included were booths for face painting, spinart and other crafts. Additionally, the San Mateo History Museum opened its doors to families to experience the fun of games and toys from 1950. Inside the upper courtroom, demonstrations of the hula-hoop by models in period dress proved how challenging this simple toy could be.
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Top: Tad and Diane Taube receive a $1 million check in the memory of the late George Corey. Left: Unveiling a rendition of the new carriage house was the event’s finale.
