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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D4O_tunnel-no-1-control-shaft_Oakland-CA.html
The stone structure before you is a 157 foot vertical control shaft. It joins to Tunnel No. 1 to open and close the flow of water running through the tunnel pipes. Two known accidents took place at this site. Tunnel No. 1 collapsed on two Chinese …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D0T_leimert-bridge_Oakland-CA.html
The Sausal Creek Arch Bridge, commonly known as the Leimert Bridge since its completion in 1926, is a graceful example of a fixed arch bridge. George Posey, Alameda County Surveyor and engineer of the Posey Tunnel connecting Alameda and Oakland, d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D0S_rainbow-trout-species-identified_Oakland-CA.html
The naming of the Rainbow Trout species was based on fish taken from the San Leandro Creek drainage. In 1855, Dr. W.P. Gibbons, founder of the California Academy of Sciences, was given three specimens obtained from the creek. He described and assi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D0Q_kennedy-tunnel_Oakland-CA.html
Opened in 1903, the timber-lined Kennedy Tunnel was the fast route between Oakland and Lafayette, saving four hours of driving around the San Pablo Reservoir. In 1914, it was wired for lights and renamed the Broadway Tunnel. In 1937, after the com…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D0P_poet-of-the-sierras_Oakland-CA.html
Joaquin Miller, "Poet of the Sierras," resided on these acres, named by him "The Hights," from 1886 to 1913. In this building known as The Abbey, he wrote "Columbus" and other poems. The surrounding trees were planted by him and he personally buil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D0N_a-haven-for-artists_Oakland-CA.html
In the late 1800s, Joaquin Miller hosted gatherings of such notables as authors Jack London, Ambrose Bierce, Mark Twain, Bret Harte and Prentice Mulford; English humorist and playwright Tom Hood; illustrator/engraver Frank Leslie; poet Walt Whitma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D0L_joaquin-millers-abbey_Oakland-CA.html
The tiny cottage known as "The Abbey" was built by the 19th century poet and environmentalist Joaquin Miller as part of a inspirational artists' retreat. He purchased 70 grassy acres, parcel-by-parcel, in "The Hights" above the "City of the Oaks" …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D02_the-creation-of-a-park_Oakland-CA.html
Joaquin Miller Park was formed in 1917 when the City of Oakland and its citizens - led by The California Writers Club - purchased 68 acres from the estate of Joaquin Miller, the noted 19th century "Poet of the Sierras" and environmentalist. By 192…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D01_the-monument-loop-a-legacy_Oakland-CA.html
This 50-minute walk through the park features five rustic monuments. Four of them were hand-made by Joaquin Miller between 1892 and 1913. The walk is steep in places, but provides exhilarating views of the Bay and a visit to the Cascade.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D00_commemoration-of-old-redwood-road-from-redwood-canyon_Oakland-CA.html
Commemoration ofOld Redwood Road from Redwood Canyon1859 - 1867
Peralta Adobe Chapel incorporatedIn the home of George and Mary Coonan McCrea
Oakland ChapterSons of the American Revolution7 October 1976