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Picture this: New book offers glimpse into Menlo Park's past

Original post made on Dec 2, 2015

Two years ago, Fran Dehn, president of the Menlo Park Chamber of Commerce, saw a gap in books about Menlo Park history. Yes, there was a big, text-heavy tome on Menlo Park's history — "Beyond the Gates," by Michael Svanevik and Shirley Burgett (2000). But what about a book that just had photos and a little bit of context about the people and places that made Menlo Park unique? A book people could give as gifts to showcase their town's history?

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Posted by Colleen Flood
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Dec 2, 2015 at 4:10 pm

So great!! I want a copy!! Yes, a very mom and pop town - my father is still there but definitely has grown real estate prices...as they say - location, location, location!! You own a property in this town - keep it as long as possible...but gotta share - I grew up in menlo during the eighties and early nineties - went to st raymonds, Hillview, and Menlo Atherton. I am now 40 and moved to central florida from san jose area just last year. The prices in the Bay could get you a mansion where I am here! Not sure the traffic, high stress jobs, and all is worth it!

something to think about!

floodcolleen@gmail.com - please tell me how to get book!
colleen

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