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We are open Saturdays from noon to 3:00 PM. Closed on all legal holidays.

The Daly City History Museum is operated by the Daly City History Guild Museum & Archive, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit. We are an all-volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation, interpretation, and dissemination of local artifacts unique to Daly City. We have interpretive exhibits assembled in a large two room art deco former library, originally built in 1920 and expanded in 1938. Among our vast collection is a fully-restored 1907 fire department, hand- drawn chemical pumper, Ohlone Native American artifacts, and materials relating to the 1859 Broderick - Terry Duel, which was fought in part over the issue of slavery and resulted in the official ending of dueling in California. We also have a gift shop which features books by local authors, Daly City Centennial DVD, note cards, first-day commemorative postage, and more. There is no charge for admission to the museum, however, donations are always appreciated.

10/20/2026

We have a request from across the pond. If anyone knows anything, please write to Phil directly. Thank you.

Hello,

I'm researching the history of my relative, Joseph Keith Burgess, who operated Burgess British Cars and Burgess Honda in Daly City during the latter half of the 20th century.

I'm particularly hoping to locate any historic photographs of the dealership buildings, showroom, forecourt, staff or Keith Burgess himself.

I've established the following:

- A 1971 Austin-MG dealer directory lists Burgess British Cars at 7555 Mission Street, Daly City.
- A newspaper advertisement in the Enterprise Journal dated 14 June 1974 confirms the same address and telephone number, (415) 756-7700.
- A California corporate listing records Burgess British Cars Inc. at 6100 Mission Street, although the date of that address remains uncertain.
- Family recollections indicate that the later dealership premises had previously been a Chrysler dealership and subsequently became Walgreens.

Keith also operated dealerships in Menlo Park, California, and Reno, Nevada.

Would your archive have any photographs, newspaper articles, business directories or other historical material relating to these dealerships, particularly between the 1960s and 1998?

I'd be extremely grateful for any assistance or suggestions for further research.

Many thanks,
Phil
[email protected]

10/11/2026

We had a wonderful time last night at the 2026 Cow Palace Grand National Rodeo and VIP barbecue dinner preceding it. Networked on behalf of the museum and met very nice folks.

Thank you to our friend, Allison Keaney, Cow Palace CEO, for a fantastic evening!

10/10/2026

Next Saturday, Oct. 17, the museum will be open from noon to 6 pm to coincide with the Top of the Hill Festival.

Come visit!

Be sure to join us for the 3rd Annual Top of the Hill Festival on Saturday, October 17th from 12pm to 6pm at Mission Street & John Daly Boulevard.

10/10/2026

Toward the end of the year we will switch from Donorbox to Zeffy as our website payment portal.

This was recommended to us by our good friend and Guilder Clayton Koo, who recently made the switch for the Daly City Public Library Associates which he heads.

Thanks to his sagely advice and donation of valuable time, Clayton created our Zeffy account. This portal is better suited to our needs and best of all, does not charge a fee for collecting and processing our donations and memberships.

Thank you, Clayton!

10/10/2026

A couple of exciting announcements to share.

Our own Perky Ramroth has been BUSY! In addition to updating her late parents' trivia book [historians Bunny and Ken Gillespie], she has curated an incredible exhibit of new photos and narratives that we originally showcased at city hall for the 115th DC Anniversary earlier this year. This was a major re-creation effort as the originals were too large for the museum. This is a permanent exhibit.

Thank you, Perky!

"The Great Daly City Historical Trivia Book," updated for 2026, is available for purchase at the Museum for just $10 including tax ($14 if mailed).

First published in 1986 and again in 2002, this 3rd edition of "The Great Daly City Historical Trivia Book" celebrates the unique history of Daly City, CA from the early days of Spanish occupancy to settlement by 1906 San Francisco Earthquake refugees, to the present day as a vibrant suburb of San Francisco.

Written and illustrated by long-time Daly City Historians Bunny and Ken Gillespie, the 2026 edition includes all of Ken Gillespie's illustrations from the first edition, as well as lots of new, fun material in question-and-answer format.

Come pick yours up at the Museum for $10, or order by mailing a check for $14 to the Museum at 6351 Mission St., Daly City, CA 94014. You may also purchase through our website [Donor tab on homepage] by paying $14 and entering your mailing address.

Fourteen posters that show historic events in Daly City's history from the late 1800s through the 2020's are now on permanent display at the museum. They were created by Perky Ramroth and Celeste DeMartini in celebration of Daly City's 115th Anniversary in March 2026, and were on display in City Hall's Octagon Gallery for several weeks this past spring. Please come to the museum to see them!

10/03/2026

Please join us!

Tickets are $40 each.

Address

6351 Mission Street
Daly City, CA
94014

Opening Hours

12pm - 3pm

Telephone

+16507577177

Website

http://www.dalycityhistorymuseum.org/

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