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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CO3_origins-of-oakland_Oakland-CA.html
In 1850, a twenty-six year old New Englander named Edson Adams set his sights on 480 acres of oak covered shore at the foot of what is now Broadway, on the banks of San Antonio Creek. Although the land was part of the Peralta family rancho he and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CO2_the-port-of-oakland_Oakland-CA.html
The Port of Oakland was formed on November 10, 1925 when citizen passed bonds for the development of port facilities. On February 12, 1927, the first permanent Board of Port Commissioners was sworn in by Mayor John L. Davie, The Port's headquarter…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CNP_history-of-the-transbay-ferry_Oakland-CA.html
Ferry service between Oakland and San Francisco has played a vital role over 145 years. The earliest licensed operator was Captain Thomas Gray who started his stern-wheeler river boat, the "General Sutter", from a landing at the foot of Broadway i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CN5_oaklands-first-wharf_Oakland-CA.html
This is the approximate site of the first wharf authorized by the town of Oakland and constructed by Horace W. Carpenter at the foot of Main Street (now Broadway) in 1852. The wharf was used for shipping lumber and supplies.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CN0_jack-london_Oakland-CA.html
In 1886, ten year old Jack London traveled to Oakland with his family and led the rough and ready life of countless other working class lads of that era. Though he labored at menial jobs, the world of books captured his imagination at an early age…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CMK_live-oak-lodge-u-d_Oakland-CA.html
This Monument marks the approximate location of a buildingin the loft of whichLive Oak Lodge U.D.Free and Accepted Masons of Calif. was instituted on Aug. 19. 1854
That meeting was the beginning of Masonic activities in Alameda County
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CMJ_the-history-of-the-site-of-the-shade-tree_Oakland-CA.html
This bay front site originally bordered Ohlone Indian settlements. In 1820 the Spanish crown granted it to Luis Maria Peralta. In 1842 it was given to his son Antonio Maria Peralta. The area was acquired by Horace Carpenter (first mayor of Oakland…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CMI_california-cotton-mill_Oakland-CA.html
The California Cotton Mill was one of Oakland's earliest and largest industries.Jingletown was named for the mill workers' habit of jingling coins in their pockets on payday.At its height, the mill had 600 to 700 employees and 20 to 30 buildings. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CM8_australian-aviators_Oakland-CA.html
To the memory of the Australian AviatorsSir Charles Kingsford-SmithandCaptain Charles T. P. UlmThis plaque is dedicated by the Board of Port Commissioners of the City of Oakland as a permanent tribute to the courage and foresight of these gallant…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CM7_first-successful-non-stop-trans-pacific-air-flight_Oakland-CA.html
On Tuesday, June 28, 1927, at 7:08 a.m. Lieutenant Lester J. Maitland and Lieutenant Albert F. Hegenberger, Air Corps United States Army, took off from Oakland Municipal Airport on the first successful non-stop trans-Pacific air flight arriving at…