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A Memorial Day remembrance was held at the Historic Union Cemetery in Redwood City, featuring guest speakers, the decoration of graves and other gestures to remember fallen troops.
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The climax of the program was the launching of two anvils into the air, the heaviest at 95 pounds. Nearly a half pound of gunpowder was used to blast the pieces, and the explosion was loud enough to set off nearby car alarms.
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According to its website, the cemetery was “established in the 1850s, this historic site has witnessed the evolving history of Redwood City and beyond.” And “Union Cemetery is recognized as a California Historic Landmark and is proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places.”
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Their website is located here.
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This story was originally published May 25, 2026 at 4:03 PM.