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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DAC_church-of-st-james-the-apostle_Oakland-CA.html
This church founded under authority of Bishop Kip, first Episcopal Bishop for California, has given uninterrupted service to this community since June 27, 1858
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DAB_francis-marion-borax-smith_Oakland-CA.html
The West was pioneered by remarkable men, one of whom was Francis Marion "Borax" Smith. A Wisconsin farm boy, he became one of the great entrepreneurs of California and Nevada. By 1890 he dominated the borax industry and his trademark, the 20-Mule…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D9J_union-point_Oakland-CA.html
Creating a HarborSpreading before you is the Oakland Estuary. This sheltered inlet of San Francisco Bay was once fringed by broad marshes and shallow tidelands which became mud flats at low tide. A rich wildlife habitat, the estuary was a plentifu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CRY_water-rails-brooklyn-basin_Oakland-CA.html
There are two plaques, mounted back-to-back, on the same support for this marker. Water & RailsRancho HeritageUnder Spanish and Mexican rule, much of the East Bay, including all of present-day Oakland, lay within the boundaries of Rancho San Anton…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CRX_cryer-sons_Oakland-CA.html
In operation on the Oakland waterfront from 1907 to 1989, Cryer was one of the best-known builders of small boats in the Bay Area. Founded in San Francisco in the 1890s by English-born William Cryer, the yard was later taken over by his son Willia…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CRW_early-harbor_Oakland-CA.html
Creating the CoveThe transformation of the estuary from industrial harbor to recreational waterway is a major trend in Oakland's history. The change began at this spot. The Oakland Municipal Yacht Harbor - the city's first public marina - opened h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CMJ_the-history-of-the-site-of-the-shade-tree_Oakland-CA.html
This bay front site originally bordered Ohlone Indian settlements. In 1820 the Spanish crown granted it to Luis Maria Peralta. In 1842 it was given to his son Antonio Maria Peralta. The area was acquired by Horace Carpenter (first mayor of Oakland…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CMI_california-cotton-mill_Oakland-CA.html
The California Cotton Mill was one of Oakland's earliest and largest industries.Jingletown was named for the mill workers' habit of jingling coins in their pockets on payday.At its height, the mill had 600 to 700 employees and 20 to 30 buildings. …