
Japanese Tea Garden Shot / chadh / https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Park_(San_Mateo)#/media/File:Japanese_Tea_Garden_Shot_(296508105).jpg / CC BY 2.0

Kohl Mansion / College of San Mateo / https://smccd.edu/photoarchives/exhibit1/e10142b.htm / CC BY-SA



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Leon, the copper giraffe by Guibara / mliu92 / https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Park_(San_Mateo)#/media/File:2130_Leon_(16786562400).jpg / CC BY-SA 2.0
The park continues to serve as a vital component of the San Mateo community.
2022-
Central Park's Japanese Garden is constructed, which still stands today.
1963
The City of San Mateo votes to purchase 16 acres of Kohl's land for $80,000 (present-day $1.3 million)
1922
William Kohl acquires Polhemus' estate and has it landscaped.
1880
1854-2022
Charles B. Polhemus purchases land where Central Park stands today and builds a mansion.
1854
History of Central Park, San Mateo
