The Hospice (Outpost of Mission Dolores)!

Nov 16Feb 28 Bill

The Hospice (Outpost of Mission Dolores)

Landmark #393

San Mateo County

Visited: November 16, 2013

Plaque? YES! 🙂

What is it?	A plaque marking the site of the Mission Dolores Hospice!
What makes it historical?	THE GUIDE SAYS: Here stood the Hospice built around 1800 by the Spanish Padres on El Camino Real to break the journey from Santa Clara and serve the Indians of Mission Dolores. OTHER TIDBITS: The hospice was destroyed in the earthquake of 1868, and its roof tiles were used to construct the Burlingame railroad station!
How can I Help the Helpers?	HERE’S HOW: Become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Anson Burlingame Chapter! Donate to the Daughters of the American Revolution, San Andreas Chapter! Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place?	LISTED DIRECTIONS: SW corner of Baywood and El Camino Real San Mateo, CA 94401 ANNOTATIONS: This is kind of a tricky one! The plaque is on the ground on the east side of a building at the following address: 4060 South El Camino Real San Mateo, CA 94403 From Los Angeles: ~366mi (590km) — 6.1hrs From Sacramento: ~106mi (171km) — 1.8hrs From San Diego: ~487mi (784km) — 8.2hrs From San Francisco: ~22mi (36km) — 0.4hrs
When should I go?	Whenever the mood strikes you!

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