Burlingame has been synonymous with car dealerships for as long as anyone can remember. The marques that have been and continue to be sold here are legendary and the sales taxes the city collects are important contributors to our town's finances. The total runs about $1.2 million per quarter--the highest of any category. Even more interesting is the history of how we became known for our Auto Row which you can learn about from an expert this coming Sunday, Feb. 13th at 2pm. At the Lion's Club hall in Washington Park, the Burlingame Historical Society is presenting its first live meeting in two years.
Society member, classic car enthusiast and long-time Burlingame Auto Row salesman Richard Griffith will present Tales from Auto Row. Using many historic images from the Society’s collection, Richard will discuss why one of the first auto rows in California was in Burlingame and how Auto Row has evolved over the last century. With many decades of experience, Richard has tales to tell! This is a presentation car lovers will not want to miss!
Richard's knowledge of all things car-related stems from his involvement with classic Hudsons, BMWs, Porsches and Audis--the later two marques he sold at Rector for, well, we'll let him tell you how long. He's a trusted advisor on makes, models, values, and trouble-shooting as well as the go-to historical repository of our important local businesses. I'm expecting some insights into cars that live in The Candy Store, the local Concours d'Elegance, and all of the cool brands that have come and gone here.
The presentation is free to the general public and, of course, the Society realizes there is a football game starting at 3:30 so they promise to finish by 3pm. Bring your mask.
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