Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, also known as the Masonic Burial Ground, is located at 1000 El Camino Real in

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, and was established in 1905. When the former Masonic Cemetery in San Francisco closed, approximately 40,000 remains were moved to this cemetery in a project that spanned many years.

Notable burials

* Alex Anderson (1920–2010),

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who created the characters of

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, Bullwinkle, and

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, as well as

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. *

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(1968–1971). *

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, property developer. *

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. * Charles H. Larrabee (1820–1883), politician; member of the

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from

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for the

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(1859 to 1860); his grave was moved from the Masonic Cemetery, San Francisco. * Robert L. Lippert (1909–1976), film producer and

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owner. *

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(1827–1916), rancher who founded the cattle firm, ''Miller and Lux.'' * Jacob H. Neff (1830–1909), politician, served as the 22nd

from 1899 to 1903. *

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{{Authority control Cemeteries in San Mateo County, California Protected areas of San Mateo County, California 1905 establishments in California

Notable burials

See also

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