Hillsborough, California
Hillsborough is a town located in San Mateo County, California. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 10,825.
Landmarks
Primarily a residential suburb of San Francisco, Hillsborough has many mansions within the town's borders dating from the early 20th Century.
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San Francisco - 20th Century
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- Carolands -- built by Harriet Pullman Carolan, heiress to the Pullman railway car fortune. At 65 000 ft² (6 000 m²), said to be one of the largest residences west of the Mississippi.
- Skyfarm -- built by William W. Crocker, grandson of Charles Crocker of California's Big Four railroad magnates. Designed by Arthur Brown, Jr., and opened in 1930.
- Uplands -- built by Templeton Crocker, as a gift to his fiancée Helène Irwin, heiress to the C&H Sugar family fortune. Designed by Willis Polk; opened in 1912, with interior of 35 000 ft² (3 250 m²).
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