Colma

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
• | Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
• | Publication Date: Apr 04, 2007
• | Number of Pages: 130 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 1531628869
• | ISBN-13: 9781531628864