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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/HM1DGZ_oakland-ball-park_Emeryville-CA.html
This plaque marks the site ofOakland Ball ParkFrom 1913 to 1955 the home of four timePacific Coast League ChampionsThe Oakland OaksWhose ranks included baseball legendsCasey Stengel and Billy Martin
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DGY_california-nevada-railroad_Emeryville-CA.html
A 3 foot narrow gauge railroad starting on land owned by Joseph E. Emery, later president and founder of the City of Emeryville.
The line started at 40th and San Pablo, extended through Berkeley and up San Pablo Creek to Bryant (Orinda) 23 mil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DGW_key-route-terminal_Emeryville-CA.html
This was the main terminal forthe Key System Railway during World War II.
The Shipyard Railway - also known as the "Pass the Ammunition" Railway - was built by the Key System for the United States MaritimeCommission. In operation from 1943 thr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DGV_black-panther-party-stoplight_Oakland-CA.html
Text for this marker is found on both sides of the panel.
Side 1On August 1, 1987
This stoplight wasinstalled as a result ofa community initiativespearheaded by the Black Panther PartySide 2After several children attending the nearby Santa F…