Burlingame it’s a Small Town
Historical interviews with citizens, merchants and city officials about the history of Burlingame. Including conversations with local authors and featuring A Women in Business Series.
Burlingame it’s a Small Town
#122 John Root Cow Palace/ San Mateo Fairgrounds
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In this episode Mark at the Mic sits down with John Root,TT long time Burlingame resident and former General Manager of two of the Bay Area's most iconic arenas and event centers, the Cow Palace located in Daly City and the San Mateo Event Center located in Sam Mateo. John tell us about the origins of the Cow Palace, the Grand National Rodeo, various Bill Graham concerts, Roller Derby, the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus, Disney On Ice, Big Time Wrestling and other sporting events. Make sure you catch his tale of Evil Knieval. John also gives us a look at the 91year old San Mateo County Fair, the Fiesta Fairgrounds and much more. An entertaining and informative conversation with one of Burlingame's most well known and respected citizens.
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