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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QUK_voyage-of-the-brooklyn_Oakland-CA.html
The voyage of the ship Brooklyn began in New York City on February 4, 1846. On board were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who had the provisions, equipment and skills to settle a new land. Under the leadership of Samuel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QUE_the-music-they-played-on-7th-street_Oakland-CA.html
Honoring the rich musical heritage of the Blues, Jazz and Gospel artists who played on 7th Street
Come explore and learn about a glorious brea in Oakland's musical history! The music they played on 7th Street, Oakland Walk of Game pays tribute…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QUD_moving-shoreline_Oakland-CA.html
Moving Shoreline
Oakland's 19-mile shoreline underwent continual change after the Gold Rush, as marsh and tideland was reclaimed for development. The natural shoreline now lies buried under dredged bay sediments and landfill. Here, by the Eme…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Q70_the-lawrence-37-inch-cyclotron_Berkeley-CA.html
This is the electromagnet for the world's first major cyclotron. With it, professor Ernest O. Lawrence and others perfected the difficult cyclotron technology. Originally a 27-inch cyclotron, it was converted to a 37-inch instrument in 1937. Weigh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IOT_prehistoric-indian-mound_Alameda-CA.html
One thousand feet due west was a prehistoric mound, 400 feet long, 150 feet wide, and 14 feet high. The remains of 450 Indians with stone implements and shell ornaments were found when the mound was remove in 1908.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IOS_meyers-house_Alameda-CA.html
The Meyers House was erected in 1897. This Colonial Revival style home was designed by and built for prominent East Bay architect Henry H. Meyers. It served as the family residence from 1897 to 1993.
Meyers designed the Posey Tunnel Portals, Twi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IOR_alamedas-first-church_Alameda-CA.html
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Methodist Episcopal
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Rev. James McGowan
In 1854 the first church building was erected on land donated Bishop William Taylor and dedicated by Bishop Matthew Simpson - the first appointed minister was Rev. David Deal, 1854-56.
Prese…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IOQ_alameda-lodge-no-1015_Alameda-CA.html
Alameda Lodge No. 1015 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was formed by 25 Alameda residents who were members of Oakland Lodge No. 171. The Lodge was instituted on March 17, 1906 and it received its charter from the Grand Lodge on July…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IOD_historic-alameda-high-school_Alameda-CA.html
Architect; Carl Werner
Builder: Cochran Boehm, Inc.
Superintendent of Schools: W.G. Paden
Original Cost: 1,125,000
The historic Alameda High School was dedicated on 18 August 1925, and provided for the first time a modern high school f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IOC_alameda-city-hall-1895-96_Alameda-CA.html
Original tower removed in phases after the 1906 earthquake. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Architect: Percy & Hamilton.