Daly City’s History and Why We’re Proud to Serve the Daly City Community
The hills above San Francisco were once part of Mexican ranchos. In the 1850s Irish immigrants settled the area; it gained notoriety when U.S. Senator David Broderick and former Chief Justice David Terry fought a duel here in 1859.
When the 1906 earthquake left San Francisco in ruins, local dairy farmer John Daly opened his lands to refugees, providing food and shelter. He subdivided his property in 1907, creating housing tracts that evolved into a town.
Residents voted to incorporate in 1911, naming the new city Daly City in honor of the benevolent rancher. Post‑World War II subdivisions like Westlake (begun in 1948) offered affordable homes and brought waves of new residents.
Today Daly City is known as the “Gateway to the Peninsula.” With roughly 102,000 residents, it serves as a regional hub for retail, healthcare and small business thanks to its central location and transit links. We’re proud to serve the diverse families and businesses of Daly City.