Rose Wave
Colin Lambert & Peter Adams, 2007
This sculpture honors the Gill Family rose nursery that operated
during the late 19th to early 20th century in the area extending west
from San Pablo Avenue to Ocean View Park. It also honors the original
name of the City of Albany, which was Ocean View. The name was
changed to Albany when it was learned that the name Ocean View
had been used elsewhere in California.
Commissioned by the City of Albany
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 37° 53.244′ N, 122° 18.184′ W. Marker is in Albany, California, in Alameda County. Marker is on Buchanan Street, ¼ mile west of San Pablo Avenue when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 Buchanan Street, Albany CA 94706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Garbage Wars (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Albany's First City Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Albany's First Firehouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Albany's First Official Public Building
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More about this marker. The marker is mounted to a low cement monument in front of the sculpture, which sits at the northwest corner of Ocean View Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
