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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCMK_oakland-railroad-history_Oakland-CA.html
The railroad industry transformed Oakland from an oak forest to a thriving city. Rapid growth began when the Central Pacific Railroad absorbed local rail lines in 1868 and was granted right-of-way to build a freight and ferry pier. The Oakland Lon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCIW_uss-potomac_Oakland-CA.html
Completed in 1934, the Coast Guard Cutter Electra was converted to the presidential yacht and commissioned as a U.S. Navy Vessel, USS Potomac, in 1936. The 165-foot ship, which weighs 376 gross tons and has a cruising speed of 10-13 knots, and ser…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCHV_pony-express-ferry-oakland_Oakland-CA.html
Dedicated April 23, 1999Jack London SquareBy Port of Oakland, William Campbell Family, Dreyers Grand Ice Cream, Alameda/Oakland Ferry Service, Waterfront Plaza Hotel & Jacks, Sportsman's Hall - Pollock Pines Pony Express Home Station, Pony Express…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCE5_chabot-observatory_Oakland-CA.html
This marker, dedicated June 21, 2008, celebrates Chabot Space & Science Center's 125 years of inspiring Bay Area star gazers and curious minds of all ages.
From 1883-1915, an observatory on this site housed Chabot's first telescope, "Leah," an …