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Daly City, California

Located in San Mateo County, California, Daly City was established in 1911. 'Little Boxes' by Malvina Reynolds was inspired by Daly City's tract homes. Home to the largest Filipino American community in the continental U.S.
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Founded 1911 | Population 102,710 | Peak 102,710 (2024) | County San Mateo County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Daly City, California

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1906 SF Earthquake Refugees: San Francisco earthquake survivors settle here.
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1911 Founded: Daly City was founded during the mining era in San Mateo County.
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1962 Little Boxes Song: Malvina Reynolds' song mocks Daly City tract homes.
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1990 Economic Development: Daly City grew through the technology sector.
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2000 Filipino American Hub: Largest Filipino community in continental U.S.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1906 Disaster
SF Earthquake Refugees
1911 Culture
Founded
1962 Culture
Little Boxes Song
1990 Industry
Economic Development
2000 Culture
Filipino American Hub

Did You Know?

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'Little Boxes' by Malvina Reynolds was inspired by Daly City's tract homes.
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Home to the largest Filipino American community in the continental U.S.
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Many SF earthquake refugees of 1906 settled in what became Daly City.
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Daly City is located in San Mateo County, California.
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Daly City was founded in 1911.

Famous People from Daly City, California

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Sam Rockwell
Stage Actor, Voice Actor · Born Nov 5, 1968 · Age 57
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DJ Qbert
Composer, Disc Jockey · Born Oct 7, 1969 · Age 56
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Kevin Mullin
Politician, Entrepreneur · Born Jun 15, 1970 · Age 55

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