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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1X1A_clark-memorial-bench-historical_Alameda-CA.html
Donated to the city of Alameda in 1920 by Park Avenue resident Isabella Derby Clark, this concrete bench was designed by Myrtle Maillot. Mrs. Clark was a proponent of animal welfare. The inscription "In memory of my dumb friends" is a reference to…
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
as Methodist Episcopal by 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…
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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…
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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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HWY_webster-house_Alameda-CA.html
This home built in 1854 for John Nelson Webster and Caroline Webster is Alameda's oldest house. The house is a primary example of Gothic Revival architecture by renowned architect Andrew Jackson Downing. The house was prefabricated in New York, sh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM169F_first-presbyterian-church_Alameda-CA.html
Organization of the First Presbyterian Church of Alameda began in 1864. By 1865, the church had 12 charter members. Traveling ministers delivered Sunday sermons until 1867 when Reverend Nash was installed as the first pastor.The first sanctuary wa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM169E_alameda-city-hall_Alameda-CA.html
This city hall is one of oldest operating city hall buildings in the State of California. It was constructed in 1895 in the Romanesque style and has been in continual use as a city hall since its completion. Original construction:Building cost …
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