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Page 1 of 17 Resource name(s) or number(assigned by recorder) 11 East Carol Avenue
P1. Other ldentifier:
*P2. Location: ❑Not for Publication OUnrestricted "a. County San Mateo
"b. USGS 7.5' Quad San Mateo. Calif. Date 1997
'c. Address 11 East Carol Avenue City Burlinqame Zip 94010
*e. Other Locational Data: Assessor's Parcel Number 028-302-160
"P3a. DeSCription: (Describe resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries.)
11 East Carol Avenue is a two-story single family residence located on the north side of East Carol Avenue between Carol Avenue
and Barroilhet Avenue in the Glenwood Park neighborhood. The rectangular lot measures approximately 50 feet by 120 feet.
Constructed in 1921, the building has a rectangular core with projecting volumes at the primary and rear facades. The core and
front projecting volume are capped with half-hipped roofs with composite shingles. Rear projecting volumes are capped with a
gable roof and a shed roof, and a gabled dormer is located in the northwest corner of the roof. The overhanging eaves either
feature a molded fascia or exposed rafter tails. The wood-frame building is primarily clad in stucco. Exceptions include the shed-
roofed addition, clad in vertical wood siding, and the gabled dormer, clad in drop wood siding. The small front yard features a lawn
and flowering bushes. A concrete driveway runs from East Carol Avenue along the south property line to a one-story detached
garage and covered patio in the rear yard.
The primary (south) fa�ade features a prominent half-hipped-roof projecting volume at left (west). The south face of this volume
contains tall wood windows within an inset molded surround. Two 12-lite casement windows are flanked by six-lite fixed windows.
Beneath the roof gable is a horizontal band of wood molding with embedded vertical timbers flush with the stucco cladding. The
overhanging eave features an ornamental wood fascia. A flat-roofed entrance vestibule is located right (east) of the projecting
volume. The vestibule contains one six-lite wood casement window on its south face and the bui�ding's primary entrance on its east
face. Decorative wood molding and embedded timbers are featured towards the roofline. The primary entrance is accessed by a
raised brick landing and is composed of a single wood door set within a four-centered arch. Right (east) of the entrance on the
main plane of the primary fa�ade is one eight-over-eight double-hung wood window. (See Continuation Sheet)
"`P3b. Resource Attributes: (list attributes and codes) HP2: Sin41e Familv Residence
*P4. Resources Present: �Building ❑Structure ❑Object ❑Site ❑District ❑Element of District ❑Other
P5b. Photo: (view and date)
View of the primary (south) and east
fagades, December 15, 2015.
*P6. Date Constructed/Age and
Sources: Ohistoric
1921 (San Mateo County Assessor)
*P7. Owner and Address:
Patrick and Brittney Aitken
11 East Carol Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
*P8. Recorded by:
Page & Turnbull, Inc.
417 Montgomery Street, 8t'' Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
*P9. Date Recorded:
12/15/15
'P10. Survey Type:
Intensive
*P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey
report and other sources, or enter
"none") None
"Attachments: ❑None ❑Location Map ❑Sketch Map �Continuation Sheet OBuilding, Structure, and Object Record
�Archaeological Record ❑District Record ❑Linear Feature Record ❑Milling Station Record ❑Rock Art Record
❑Artifact Record ❑Photograph Record ❑ Other (list)
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*P3a. Description: (continued)
The east fa�ade is composed of the main plane of the two-story half-hipped building core and the rear (north) one-story gable-
roofed volume. Just above grade are several metal vents into the crawlspace. The first story features three eight-over-eight double-
hung wood windows and one small wood casement window. The second story contains one eight-over-eight double-hung wood
window. The overhanging eave features an ornamental wood fascia. The east fa�ade of the rear (north) gable-roofed volume is
slightly recessed from the main faqade plane. Fenestration includes one small wood casement window and paired eight-over-eight
double-hung wood windows. The overhanging eave features exposed rafter tails.
The rear (north) fa�ade features two projecting volumes. At left (east) is the gable roof volume with an ornamental molded fascia.
The north face of this volume features a crawlspace access at grade and paired eight-over-eight double-hung wood windows. The
west face contains paired eight-over-eight double-hung wood windows and one small wood casement. On the main fagade plane,
between the two projecting volumes, is one small, aluminum-frame sliding window. At right (west) is a shed-roofed addition clad in
vertical wood siding. The north face of this volume contains two one-over-one double-hung wood windows with wide wood
surrounds and a wood screen door leading to a partially glazed single wood door. Above the shed-roof addition is a gabled dormer,
featuring two one-over-one double-hung wood windows in wide wood surrounds, drop wood siding, and simple fascia at the roof
eave. Adjacent to the dormer are three metal chimneys.
The west fa�ade faces a narrow side yard. It is composed (north to south) of the west face of the rear (north) shed-roofed addition,
the main plane of building core below a half-hipped gable end, a square bay window, and the west face of the front projecting
volume. The shed-roofed addition contains one one-over-one double-hung wood window with a wide wood surround. Fenestration
at the main fa�ade plane includes paired wood casement windows, two one-over-one double-hung wood windows, and one eight-
over-eight double-hung wood window at the second story. Right (south) of center is a square bay window, featuring three eight-lite
wood casement windows. The west face of the front volume projects from the main plane. Flanking a brick chimney are two eight-
lite paired wood casement windows. The main half-hipped roofline, portions of the bay window, and the projecting volume feature
ornamental molded fascia.
A one-story detached garage and covered patio is located in the rear yard. The building is capped with an asymmetric gable and
half-hipped portion above the garage door. The garage fa�ade echoes the embedded timber detailing of the main house, although
the horizontal band is not molded and the wood members are slightly proud of the stucco finish instead of flush. The rear yard is
partially landscaped with brick pavers. A mature redwood tree is located in the northwest corner of the yard.
Overall, the building appears to be in good condition.
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Figure 1. Primary (south) fagade of 11 East Carol i
Source: Page & Turnbull, December 2015.
Figure 4. Primary entrance of 11 East Carol Avenue.
Source: Page & Turnbull, December 2015.
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molded fascia, and half-hipped roof at primary facade.
Source: Page & Turnbull, December 2015.
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Source: Page & Turnbull, December 2015.
Figure 8. Gable-roofed projecting volume at the rear fa�ade.
Source: Page & Turnbull, December 2015.
Figure 6. East fa�ade, looking south from the paved
driveway. The enclosed porch is at right.
Source: Page & Turnbull, December 2015.
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Page 5 of 17 Resource Name or #(Assigned by recorder) 11 East Carol Avenue
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volume and main fagade plane. Source: Page 8� Turnbull, December 2015.
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Source: Page & Turnbull, December 2015.
Figure 12. West fa�ade, looking south from side yard.
Source: Page & Turnbull, December 2015.
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Resource Name or #(Assigned by recorder) 11 East Carol Avenue
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Figure 16. Mature redwood tree at rear yard, looking
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projecting volume.
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Avenue. Source: Page & Turnbull, December 2015.
tigure �5. Detached garage and rear yard, looking
northeast. Source: Page & Turnbull, December 2015.
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BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD
Page 8 of 17 *NRHP Status Code 6Z
*Resource Name or # 11 East Carol Avenue
B1. Historic name: 11 East Carol Avenue
62. Common name: 11 East Carol Avenue
B3. Original Use: Sinple-Familv Residence
B4. Present use: Sinqle-Familv Residence
*65. Architectural Style: Tudor Revival/Enqlish Cottaae
*66. ConStruCtion HistOry: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations)
1921: Original construction (permit #273); 1929: Light fixture alterations (permit #1623); 1967: Termite and rot repairs (permit #O-
400); 1968: Kitchen remodel (permit #R-429); 1975: Unspecified mechanical work (permit #I-747); 1978: Plumbing alterations
((permit #J-804), new'/z bath at first floor (permit #Y-165); termite repairs (permit #Z-209); 1980: Interior alterations to bathrooms
(permit #2103); 1987: Reroof (permit #3625); 1989: Kitchen remodel (permit #7500); termite repairs to bathroom and basement pit
(permit #7934); new sewer line installed (permit #7962); 1993: Reroof (permit #9300825); 2002: Chimney retrofit (permit
#2020352); new 200 amp electrical service (permit #2020363); foundation bracing in main crawlspace (permit #2021587); 2011:
Demolition of existing detached garage and construction of new garage and covered patio in approximately same location (permit
#611-0148). Alterations at unknown date: Construction of shed-roofed addition, could possibly include gabled dormer at rear
fagade; installation and removal of awning at windows on primary fa�ade.
*B7. Moved? �No �Yes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location:
*B8. Related Features: One-story detached garage and covered patio
69a. Architect: Unknown b. Builder: Unknown
*B10. Significance: Theme Residential Architecture Area Glenwood Park
Period of Significance N/A Property Type Residential Applicable Criteria N/A
(Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity)
Historic Context:
Citv of Burlinqame
The lands that would become the City of Burlingame were initially part of Rancho San Mateo, a Mexican-era land grant given by
Governor Pio Pico to Cayetano Arena in 1845. Over the next four decades, the lands passed through the hands of several
prominent San Francisco businessmen, including William Howard (1848) and William C. Ralston (1856). In 1866, Ralston sold over
1,000 acres to Anson Burlingame, the then US Minister to China. However, following Burlingame's death in 1870, the land reverted
to Ralston, and eventually to Ralston's business partner, William Sharon. Very little formal development occurred during this
period, with most of the land used for dairy and stock farm operations.
(See Continuation Sheet)
671. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes)
*B12. References:
See Page 12
B13. Remarks:
"B14. Evaluator: Siri Olson and Dan Herrick, Page & Turnbull, Inc.
*Date of Evaluation: December 15, 2015
(This space reserved for official comments.)
Source: San Mateo County Assessor's Office, 2015. Property
outlined in red. Modified by Page & Turnbull.
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B10. Significance (cont'd):
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In 1893, William Sharon's trustee, Francis G. Newlands, proposed the development of the Burlingame Country Club as an
exclusive semi-rustic destination for wealthy San Franciscans. A railroad depot was constructed in 1894, concurrent with small-
scale subdivisions in the vicinity of Burlingame Avenue. During this time, EI Camino Real acted as a de facto dividing line between
large country estates to the west and the emerging small village of Burlingame to the east. The latter developed almost exclusively
to serve the needs of the wealthy estate owners.
Burlingame began to develop in earnest with the arrival of an electric streetcar line between San Mateo and San Francisco in 1903.
However, the 1906 Earthquake had a far more dramatic impact on the area. Hundreds of San Franciscans who had lost their
homes began relocating to Burlingame, which flourished after the disaster with the construction of new residences and businesses.
Over the next finro years, the village's population grew from 200 to 1,000. In 1908, Burlingame incorporated as a city, and in 1910
annexed the adjacent town of Easton to the north. The following year, the Burlingame Country Club area was also annexed by the
City. By 1920, Burlingame's population had increased to 4,107.
Glenwood Park Neiqhborhood
11 East Carol Avenue was constructed in the Glenwood Park neighborhood, one of three subdivisions (including Burlingame Park
and Burlingame Heights) created from lands that were formerly part of Rancho San Mateo. These were the earliest residential
subdivisions west of EI Camino Real, recorded in 1905, 1905, and 1915 respectively. Glenwood Park is a small, triangular-shaped
subdivision bounded by EI Camino Real to the north, Barroilhet Avenue to the south and east, and Cypress Avenue to the west.
Within these boundaries is a Y-shaped street configuration formed by Carol and East Carol avenues.
This subdivision was created in 1914 by Carrie and Irving Ackerman, acting as executors of the estate of Charles Ackerman. Prior
to that time, the land had been owned by P.C. Meyer & Co., a partnership of Philip C. Meyer and Charles Ackerman, who operated
the Glenwood Nursery on the property. Ackerman is also notable for serving as president of The Chutes, a popular amusement
park in San Francisco that featured a roller coaster, zoo, Ferris wheel, and theater.
By 1921, Sanborn maps indicate that the Glenwood Park subdivision was approximately fifty percent developed. Architecturally,
most houses constructed by that time were relatively modest, one-story, single-family dwellings designed with Craftsman style
influences. Nearly all houses also featured a small, detached auto garage at the rear of the lot. It also appears that during this
period, or shortly afterward, rows of Washingtonia palm trees were planted along the Y-shaped configuration of Carol and East
Carol avenues, and these palms remain extant today.
The town of Burlingame experienced a residential building boom in the early 1920s. The majority of the residences in the
Glenwood Park neighborhood were constructed in the 1920s and 1930s, including the house at 11 East Carol Avenue. These
somewhat later homes were almost exclusively one story in height, and largely completed in popular period revival styles, including
Tudor Revival/English Cottage and the Spanish Colonial Revival style. By 1949, Sanborn maps indicate that only two empty lots
remained in the subdivision. During the latter half of the 20m century, many of the original single-family homes located along EI
Camino Real were replaced with multi-family residential buildings.
11 East Carol Avenue
An original building permit for 11 East Carol Avenue (permit #273) indicates that construction was begun in May 1921 for an
estimated $6,000. The original architect and builder are not specified; only original owner William Watson Jr.'s appears on the
permit. A Burlingame Water Company water meter card indicates that construction was complete by September 1921. The house
does not appear on the 1921 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, which was produced in March, prior to the date of construction. The
building does appear on the next available Sanborn map in 1949. The footprint depicted closely resembles that which exists today;
however, the shed-roofed addition at the rear fa�ade and the detached garage building are not shown.
Historic photographs of the subject property indicate that little has been altered on the primary fa�ade. The embedded timber
detailing and molded fascia appear to have been painted a darker and more contrasting color than today, and sometime during the
period of 1968 through 1995, a striped awning was installed above the windows of the front projecting volume. Other alterations
include several repairs to the foundation and parts of the first story due to termite and rot damage, interior remodels to the kitchen
and bathrooms, and reroofing. The shed-roofed addition at the rear facade appears to have been constructed after 1949. It is
unknown if the gabled dormer is an original feature. The wood siding and window surrounds of the dormer match those found at
the shed-roof addition, indicating that the dormer was potentially either altered at this time, or an addition. Architectural drawings
for the new garage building, dated July 2011 and available at the Burlingame Building Division, refer to the gable-roofed volume at
the rear faqade as an "enclosed porch." However, there is no other available evidence in the permit history, or physical
observation, of the building that substantiates that the rear volume had been altered.
Owner and Occupant History
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The original owners and occupants of 11 East Carol Avenue were William Watson Jr., his wife Jean (Fleming) Watson, and their
son William T. Watson. Watson was a draughtsman and architect at a local firm established by his father, William Watson Sr. In
July 1933, Watson Jr. was appointed as San Mateo County's first building inspector.� The position was created under a new
governing county charter. He was responsible for issuing building permits for unincorporated San Mateo, which was experiencing a
development spree, similar to Burlingame and other nearby cities. His brother, James Watson, held the position of City Building
Inspector for a time.2 Little more is known about Watson Jr.'s career, except that he was officially replaced in August 1941 after a
long health-related absence.3 Watson Jr. continued to live at 11 East Carol Avenue, until his death in 1944. His wife then assumed
full ownership of the property.4 William Jr. and Jean's son, William T. Watson, is occasionally listed in city directories from the
1930s-60s as a resident of 11 East Carol Avenue. William T. Watson married in 1945, and returned with his wife to live at 11 East
Carol Avenue, with Jean until 1968.5
The next owners of 11 East Carol Avenue were Joseph and Rose Malta. Joseph worked as a U.S. Postal Service clerk in
Burlingame.s No record of sale of the subject property was available at the San Mateo County Recorder's office, but the Matlas are
listed in city directories through 1977. The property was next owned, for a short time, by Dave Bostrom. During the 1980s, 11 East
Carol Avenue was owned by Leonard and Debra Flaherty. The Flahertys operated Baywood Associates, a real estate appraisals
company, which is also listed in contemporary city directories at 11 East Carol Avenue.' In 1989, the property was sold to Keith
and Abby Kutner, who lived there for the following thirteen years. The property was then sold to business entrepreneurs Mary
Flynn and You Mon Tsang. In 2013, 11 East Carol Avenue was purchased by current owners, Patrick and Brittney Aitken.
Evaluation (Siqnificancel:
The house at 11 East Carol Avenue is not currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places (National Register) or the
California Register of Historical Resources (California Register). The building does not appear in the California Historical
Resources Information System (CHRIS) as of 2012, indicating that no record of previous survey or evaluation is on file with the
California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP). The City of Burlingame does not currently have a register of historic properties,
and therefore the property is not listed locally.
11 East Carol Avenue does not appear to be individually eligible for listing in the National or California Registers under Criterion
A/1 (Events) for its association with any events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local or regional
history, or the cultural heritage of California or the United States. Constructed in 1921, the building does convey contextual
significance as a single-family residence associated with the development of Glenwood Park and the surrounding suburbs.
However, it is not among the earliest homes in the neighborhood, nor does it appear especially influential in the overall
development of the neighborhood. It is one of many residence of similar size and style constructed during the 1920s-1930s building
boom in this area and is not individually representative, nor significant, within this historic context. Therefore, the property does not
appear to be individually eligible for listing under Criterion A/1.
'"New Charter Government Rules County" and "By Their Fruits," San Mateo Times and Daily News Leader, July 1, 1933, page 1-2.
2"Last Tribute to Wm. Watson," San Mateo Times and Daily News Leader, January 22, 1940, page 12.
3 San Mateo Times and Daily News Leader, August 19, 1941.
""Real Estate Transfers," San Mateo Times and Daily News Leader, August 21, 1944.
5 Burlingame City directories, 1921-1968. It is unconfirmed if the sale of the house occurred because of Jean Watson's death.
6 1974 San Mateo County directory.
' 1980, 1987, 1989 Burlingame city directories and San Mateo County directories.
e Chris Ross, "Interview with Outmarket CEO You Mon Tsang," Systym Marketing Experience Design blog, http:/lsystym.co/interview-outmarket-
ceo-mon, accessed online December 22, 2015.
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The following table outlines the ownership and occupancy history of 11 East Carol Avenue, compiled from Burlingame city
directories and San Mateo County Recorder's records:
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11 East Carol Avenue does not appear to be individually eligible for listing in the National or California Registers under Criterion
B/2 (Persons). Research has not revealed any association with people significant in local, state or national history. The most
prominent owners and occupants of the subject property were the Watson's. While William Watson Jr.'s position as San Mateo
County's first building inspector is notable, there is insufficient information available to ascertain any individual impact to the
county's development. Other shorter-term owners do not appear to be significant within a larger historical context. Research does
not indicate that former owners have risen to a level of significance at the local, state, or national level such that the properry would
be individually eligible for listing under Criterion B/2.
11 East Carol Avenue does not appear to be individually eligible for listing in the National or California Registers under Criterion
C/3 (Architecture) as a building that embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction. The
architect and builder are currently unknown, so it cannot be said to be the work of a master at this time. It is an example of the
typical scale and modest design constructed in the neighborhood in the 1920s. It reflects a Tudor Revival/English Cottage style
prevalent among revival styles in the neighborhood with the half-hipped treatment at the roof and half-timbering. However, the
building does not exhibit enough notable architectural details to constitute a particularly outstanding or distinctive example of the
Tudor Revival/English Cottage style, and it does not appear to be an influential or noteworthy example of residential construction in
the neighborhood. For these reasons, the property is not individually significant for its architectural merit and does not appear
eligible for listing under Criterion C/3.
Doesn't appear significant as either, nor as a combination of the two — too vernacular.
This property was not assessed for its potential to yield information important in prehistory or history, per National Register and
California Register Criterion D/4 (Information Potential). This Criterion is typically reserved for archeological resources. The
analysis of the house at 11 East Carol Avenue for eligibility under California Register Criterion 4(Information Potential) is beyond
the scope of this report.
Evaluation (Intes�ritvl:
The house at 11 East Carol Avenue has undergone few major alterations and prominent additions have been constrained to the
rear fa�ade. The building has undergone several interior remodels and repairs to portions of the first floor and crawlspace due to
termite damage. At an unknown date, the shed-roofed volume was added to the rear fa�ade. The building still conveys its original
design and character and retains integrity of design, materials, workmanship, and feeling. The house has not been moved and
retains integrity of location. It continues to be used as a single-family residence within a dominantly residential neighborhood. The
surrounding neighborhood of one to two-story residences has retained the design characteristics of the Glenwood Park subdivision
and many houses appear to be relatively unaltered. Therefore, 11 East Carol Avenue retains integrity of setting and association.
For these reasons, the building retains integrity.
Conclusion
11 East Carol Avenue was constructed in 1921 during an early wave of the building boom of residential subdivision in and around
Glenwood Park. The building has undergone some minor alterations and additions, which are mostly confined to the rear fa�ade,
interior, and foundation. No significant events are associated with the property, nor is it considered to be an outstanding example of
Tudor Revival/English Cottage style architecture in the area. Longtime owners, the Watsons, and later occupants do not rise to
su�cient levels of individual significance. Therefore, the California Historical Resource Status Code (CHRSC) of "6Z" has been
assigned to the properry, meaning that it was "found ineligible for the National Register, California Register, or local designation
through survey evaluation."9
This conclusion does not address whether the building would qualify as a contributor to a potential historic district. A cursory
inspection of the surrounding area reveals a high concentration of early twentieth-century residences that warrant further study.
Additional research and evaluation of Glenwood Park and surroundings neighborhoods as a whole would need to be done to verify
the neighborhood's eligibility as a historic district.
9 California State O�ce of Historic Preservation Department of Parks and Recreation, Technical Assistance Bulletin #8: Use✓s Guide to the
Califomia Historica/ Resource Status Codes & Historica/ Resource lnventory Directory, Sacramento, November 2004.
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*B12. References:
- Brechin, Gray. Imperial San Francisco. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 1999.
- Building Permit Records, 11 East Carol Avenue, Burlingame, CA.
- Burlingame City Directories.
- Burlingame Historical Society.
- California State Office of Historic Preservation Department of Parks and Recreation, Technica/ Assisfance Bul/etin #8: User's
Guide to fhe California Historica/ Resource Status Codes & Historica/ Resource /nventory Directory, Sacramento, November
2004.
- Carey & Company. "Draft Inventory of Historic Resources: Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan." February 19, 2008.
- Condon-Wirgler, Diane. "Burlingame Park, Burlingame Heights, Glenwood Park." Burlingame, CA: Burlingame Historical Society,
ca. 2004.
- Evans, Beverley L., ed. Burlingame: Live/y Memories- a Pictoria/ View. Burlingame, CA: Burlingame Historical Society, 1977.
- Garrison, Joanne. Burlingame: Centennial 1908-2008. Burlingame, CA: Burlingame Historical Society, 2007.
- McAlester, Virginia & Lee. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2003.
-"Preliminary Historic Resources Inventory: City of Burlingame." July 26, 1982.
- Ross, Chris. "Interview with Outmarket CEO You Mon Tsang." Systym Marketing Experience Design blog. Accessed online
December 22, 2015. http://systym.co/interview-outmarket-ceo-mon
- San Mateo County Assessor Grantor-Grantee Index.
- San Mateo County Directories.
- San Mateo Times and Daily New Leader, available via Ancestry.com.
- Sanborn Fire Insurance Company maps: 1921, 1949.
- Water Meter Cards "11 East Carol Avenue", Burlingame Historical Society.
-"Unrecorded Subdivision Book 46" County of San Mateo Public Works, Unrecorded Map Index.
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Source: San Francisco Public Library Digital Sanborn Map Collection, edited by author.
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