Easton Addition, Burlingame: History, Architecture & Neighborhood Life

A battery-powered streetcar. A neighborhood that struggled to sell. And the automobile revolution that changed everything. Join Wen, an architect-turned-realtor, for a 10-minute look at Burlingame’s Easton Addition—especially the historic West Side and Balboa Avenue. Discover how the 1906 earthquake shaped the Peninsula, why a private streetcar line failed, how cars helped the neighborhood grow, and what its architecture and streets reveal about life here today. From detached garages and classic home styles to the neighborhood’s surprising connection to Yosemite photographer Ansel Adams, this is the story behind one of Burlingame’s most distinctive residential areas. Subscribe for more Bay Area neighborhood stories, architecture, and local real estate insights. #Burlingame #EastonAddition #BayAreaRealEstate #Architecture #LocalHistory