Project Endorsements

"As Historians who specialize in San Mateo County and as the writers of San Mateo County Parks - A Remarkable Story of Extraordinary Places and the People Who Built Them, we find the Folger Stable one of the more exciting and unique structures still extant along the San Francisco Peninsula. An architectural gem that has miraculously survived, perhaps no other building so perfectly offers glimpses of the genuine grandeur and panache of that fabled era when San Mateo County was the golden court of the gilded age."
Michael Svanevik and Shirley Burgett, Authors and Local Historians

"The restoration of the Folger Stable in Wunderlich Park and its subsequent availability as a venue for 4H Horse projects would benefit all 4H Club members peninsula wide. A centrally located facility to host 4H Club Horse projects offers a great opportunity to expand our membership and encourage interest in equestrian related projects and 4H activities in general."
Marilyn Johnson, 4H Youth Development Program Rep. for San Mateo Co.

"The County of San Mateo Historic Resources Advisory Board strongly supports the restoration of the Folger Stable. It recognizes its value as a spectacular representation of the rare remaining century old structures of "the Great Estates" era, so important in the development of the San Francisco peninsula. The Folger Stable and its surrounding historic structures contribute greatly to make Wunderlich Park in Woodside a center for historic preservation for all visitors to visit, learn from and enjoy. "
John Edmunds, Ph.D., Board Chairman SanMateo County Historic Resources Advisory Board

"The Folger Estate Stable is a fine example of Edwardian Architecture and features cobblestone floors, redwood paneling, pink marble baseboards, and beautiful woodwork throughout. We strongly recommend that the stable be preserved. The SMC Historical Association endorses the work the committee has done to form a partnership with the county that will enable this community treasure to be preserved for, and used by, future generations. We also look forward to working with the facility management to develop programs for school children at the site."
Mitchell P. Postal, Executive DirectorSan Mateo County Historical Assoc.

"As an architect I enjoy saving older buildings. Sometimes by adapting them to new uses. Other times by restoring them as they were originally used. When restored they are often saved as museum pieces, frozen in time. Once renovated, the Folger Stable can be viewed as it was originally used while at the same time providing new uses to better understand its past. It is a perfect example of living history as it provides new opportunities for the future. It is a rare opportunity where this occurs outside of a 'museum setting'."
John A. Blackburn, AIA, Blackburn Architects PC

"The San Mateo County Horsemen's Association (SMCHA) was founded in 1940. Our Association is the oldest and largest Horseman's Association in California with 450+ members. We greatly value our rural residential communities, like Woodside, that perpetuate the keeping and riding of horses. SMCHA strongly believes that the Folger Stable Project is an opportunity to further preserve and highlight the importance of horses in our past and to keep them present well into our future. We enthusiastically endorse this worthwhile project and wish the committee luck as they move forward."
Al Filice, President, SMCHA

"The Folger Stable, with its remarkable architecture and workmanship, equal to the palatial estate residences of its era - many of them preserved as historic treasures - provides a unique opportunity for the residents of Woodside and neighbors to preserve this beautiful one-of-a-kind building. Fortunately, the County of San Mateo and the Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Parks have formed a public private partnership to preserve this critical memorial - an important chapter in Woodside's history- that helped establish many of the historic values its citizens enjoy today."
L.W. "Bill" Lane, Jr. A.O.Philanthropist

"As a nationally-recognized therapeutic equestrian program and a neighbor of the Folger Stable, NCEFT is pleased to endorse the efforts made by the Folger Stable Committee to preserve this beautiful Stable. The Stable is a community treasure and historic legacy for our children. It is vital to preserve this link to our past and keep our equestrian roots alive and well for future generations."
Casey Terribilini, Board President
Nat'l Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy

"Recognizing the historical and architectural importance of the Folger Estate Stable, the San Mateo County Parks & Recreation Foundation enthusiastically supports the Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks Folger Stable Restoration project. The stable's restoration, highlighting an important period in our County's colorful history, will complement the other historic sites located in San Mateo County Parks, preserving the timeline of San Mateo County history for all to enjoy."
Julia Bott, Executive Director, San MateoCounty Parks & Recreation Foundation