Real growth and development began after the 1906 earthquake and fire . The city 's first public school was completed in late 1906 . With the construction of Edgemont Elementary School in 1910 , all classes were moved there and the original school building became a public facility named Green Hall . Another school , North Brae Elementary School , opened in 1912 ; among its earliest students was future actor Eddie " Rochester " Anderson . Paving of California 's first state highway , El Camino Real , began in 1912 in front of San Bruno 's Uncle Tom 's Cabin ; the highway is now designated as State Route 82 . The adjoining San Francisco International Airport opened in early 1927 and included a Weather Bureau station , now operated by the National Weather Service . Charles Lindbergh was an early visitor to the airport , during his national tour following his successful transatlantic flight ; unfortunately , his airplane ( '' Spirit of St. Louis '' ) became stuck in the mud
1906 earthquake and fire
1906 San Francisco earthquake
San Bruno, California