Lost Gas Stations of San Mateo County lecture

New Lecture on “Lost Gas Stations of San Mateo County” from Saratoga Historical Foundation

The Saratoga Historical Foundation presents “Lost Gas Stations of San Madro County” by co-authors  Bruce C. Cumming and Nicholas Veronico on January 19 at the Saratoga Foothill Club at 3 PM.  The presentation captures a time when service stations also doubled as grocery stores, promoted S & H green stamps, and provided full-service.  Many will remember when attendants would check oil, wash windows and even check the air in your tires!  The lecture covers the time of 1911 to the present. 

The free lecture will be given by Bruce C. Cumming and Nicholas Veronico. The two men spent 2 years researching and collecting information and photographs. Bruce Cumming had a 42-year-long career in California law enforcement, serving as police chief of Menlo Park and Morgan Hill. Cumming has had an interest in all things automotive and currently owns several vintage autos and collects petroleum memorabilia. Nicholas Veronico is the author or coauthor of more than 45 books on art history, aviation, military, and transportation subjects.

The lecture will also include an opportunity to purchase their book, “Lost Gas Stations of San Mateo County “and share memories!

The Saratoga Foothill Club is located at 20399 Park Pl. Saratoga, CA 95070. Free parking.

Light refreshments will be provided.  For more information contact the Saratoga Historical Foundation at www.saratogahistory.com or call 408-867-4311.