Oakland Unfolded
I hope to show Then and Now images of Oakland Schools in this series of posts. Along with a bit of the history of each school, I highlight. Some photos are in the form of drawings, postcards, or from the pages of history books. Note: Piecing together the history of some of the older schools is sometimes tricky.... Continue Reading →
Official and historical atlas map of Alameda County, California. Compiled, drawn, and published from personal examinations and surveys by Thompson & West. Oakland, Cala. 1878. Res. & farm of P.A. Finigan, Brooklyn Tp. The Alden Farm (Alder Farm) once stood on the land where Holy Names University is located today. In 1874 Charles Low owned... Continue Reading →
I've always been curious about the meaning behind a street name. Some are obvious like Broadway or Main Street. I've lived on Capricorn Ave (zodiac), Thornhill Dr. (Hiram Thorn) Georgia St. (the state) Athol Ave (still haven't figured that one out), and Lynde St.Lynde Street was declared a public road in 1886.
A bit of history of the Gold Star Streets in Oakland California.
Growing up in Montclair (for me), Thornhill Drive was always just Thornhill Drive. But come to find out it was once called Thorn Road (sometimes Thorne Road). Thornhill is a more delightful-sounding name than Thorn. But there is a perfectly good reason why it was called Thorn Road. Thorn Road William J. Dingee 1878 Map... Continue Reading →
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