Name _____________________ Number ____

Welcome to Burlingame, California

Burlingame is rich in history. You will use both books and the
Internet to research about your city. Begin your research by
answering the questions below. Remember that this information will
be turned into a PowerPoint slideshow so include as many details as
possible.
1. Who was Burlingame named after? _________________________
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2. When was Burlingame founded? ___________________________
3. What did Burlingame look like before the 1906 San Francisco
earthquake?_______________________________________________
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4. What did Burlingame look like shortly after the 1906 San
Francisco earthquake?_____________________________________
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5. What did Burlingame Avenue look like around the turn of
the century (about 1900)? _________________________________
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6. What was Burlingames first store? _________________________
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7. List two historical buildings in Burlingame._________________

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8. Name two of Burlingames pioneers and what they did to
help the development of the city. _________________________
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9. What was Burlingame School Districts first school? ________
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When did it open? _________________________________________
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When did Burlingame High School open? ________________

11. What is Burlingames nickname? ___________________________

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Why? _____________________________________________________
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12. List any other interesting facts you found here:
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