GEORGE H. WALLACE

 

             George H. Wallace, hotel owner and city trustee of South San Francisco, has been a resident of California for eighteen years; and all of that time he has spent in San Mateo County.

             Mr. Wallace was born in Chicago on November 22, 1873 and he spent the early party of his life in the Windy City.  He had a very responsible position with the firm of Oppenheim, Case & Co., a big butcher supply house.  It was while he was representing this house that he was sent out to South San Francisco.  Although this was eighteen years ago when South San Francisco was but a settlement and the Bay Shore Cut-off was not even projected, Mr. Wallace quickly grasped the situation and saw the brilliant future that was in store for the city.  He immediately sold out his Chicago interests and located in South San Francisco.

             Since coming here Mr. Wallace has been one of South San Francisco’s staunchest citizens.  Besides co-operating in all civic movements, Mr. Wallace has shown his faith in the city by investing in property and establishing property interests.  His intimate association with the affairs of the city brought about his election as city trustee, in which capacity he now officiates.

             Mr. Wallace is a member of the San Mateo County Development Association and one of the leading spirits in the Chamber of Commerce of South San Francisco.  He has many fraternal affiliations, belonging to the Tribe No. 111, Improved Order of Redmen, the Eagles and the Olive Grove of Druids at Colma.

 

Transcribed by Betty Wilson