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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DBY_training-wall_Oakland-CA.html
This stone wall you see before you is a partial replica of the north training wall, one of two historic jetties called "training walls" because they were designed to direct the forces of the ebb tide to scour Oakland's shipping channel and keep it…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D9S_western-union-railroad-depot_Oakland-CA.html
First Western Pacific transcontinental passenger train drawn by Engine No. 94 arrived in Oakland via Scenic Feather River Route August 22, 1910. Famed California Zephyr began operation in 1949. Adapted to restaurant in 1975.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D9M_uss-oakland-mast_Oakland-CA.html
The ship's mast in front of you is salvaged from the USS Oakland, an anti-aircraft cruiser - typical of many ships that received supplies sent from the Oakland Naval Supply Depot during World War II. The Oakland was assigned to the fast carrier st…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D9L_uss-oakland-cl-aa-95_Oakland-CA.html
Commanding OfficersCaptain William K. Phillips, USN · Captain Kendall S. Reed, USN · Captain Allen P. Calvert, USN · Captain Thomas J. Casey, USN · Captain John N. Opie III, USN · Captain Hugh J. Martin, USN &mid…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D9K_liberty-hall_Oakland-CA.html
Built in 1877, Liberty Hall embodies the many layers of West Oakland history. It is an outstanding example of mid-Victorian commercial architecture, with octagonal turrets, ornamental brackets and window hoods. It was operated as the Western Marke…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CPN_evolution-of-a-marine-terminal_Oakland-CA.html
Oakland's waterfront has been rebuilt many times in response to changes in marine technology. In 1900 coal-laden schooners discharged their cargo into bunkers on Howard Terminal's pier. Dockside warehouses, known as transit sheds, held break-bulk …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CPM_charles-p-howard-terminal_Oakland-CA.html
The marine terminal you are facing is the easternmost of the Port of Oakland's container shipping facilities. Howard Terminal is operated as a joint venture of SSA Terminals and Matson Navigation Company, the principal carrier of containerized fre…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CPL_c-l-dellums_Oakland-CA.html
I am the Master of my fate / I am the Captain of my soul
Sculptor: Carol Tarzier
Funded by Federal Transportation Enhancement Activities GrantCommissioned by City of Oakland Public Works Agency
encircling the base
1923 - Arrives in Oak…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1COU_the-pardee-house_Oakland-CA.html
Built in 1868 by Enoch H, Pardee (1827-96), physician, Mayor of Oakland, State Assemblyman, and Senator, it was the home of the families E. H. Pardee and his son, George C. Pardee (1857- 1941) physician, Mayor of Oakland, Governor of California (1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1COT_oakland-rails_Oakland-CA.html
Railroad HeritageThe opening of the transcontinental railroad in 1869 reduced travel time between the East and West Coats from as much as four months by sea to just six days. The Central Pacific made Oakland its western terminus. In 1871, the rail…