Alameda in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Lincoln Park, 1909

City Historical Monument #15

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 29, 2020

1. Lincoln Park, 1909 Marker

Inscription. This site, first developed by James D. Farwell in 1858, in 1877 became the grand estate of Robert R. Thompson, founder of the Oregon Steam Navigation Co. and Alameda's artesian water works. Thompson's new mansion, completed in 1881, burned in 1884. C.H. Foster designed the ornate iron fence. The city acquired the property in 1908 and opened the park to the public in 1909.

Erected 2016 by Alameda Architectural Preservation Society. (Marker Number 15.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 37° 45.53′ N, 122° 13.873′ W. Marker is in Alameda, California, in Alameda County. It is on High Street north of Central Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alameda CA 94501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

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in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Prehistoric Indian Mound (within shouting distance of this marker); Webster House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Krusi Park (approx. 0.6 miles away); Tidal Canal (approx. 0.7 miles away); They Brought Alameda the News (approx. ¾ mile away); Tonarigumi (approx. ¾ mile away); Clark Memorial Bench (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Tonarigumi (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alameda.

Additional commentary.
1. Lincoln Lodge
I spent several years at Lincoln Park , weekly, working out on the parallel bars, trapeze and rings. My Girl Scout troop(#55) met in Lincoln Lodge every Tuesday under Mrs. Mc Iver's guidance. When the recreation building was built my friends and I Were active in the Friday night's socials and dances.

Summer days were filled with tennis, picnics and making necklaces out of acorns that fell

Lincoln Park entrance gate and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 29, 2020

2. Lincoln Park entrance gate and marker

The marker is visible here, mounted to the fence just to the right of the gate.

from the beautiful Oak tree that sheltered us on particularly warm days. Lincoln Park, and wonderful Miss Rowney, hold a special place in my heart for the memories they have given to me. —Leah Reid Cryan

— Submitted June 12, 2026, by Leah Cryan of Rolling Hills Estates, California.

Lincoln Park Lodge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 29, 2020

3. Lincoln Park Lodge

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,596 times since then and 125 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.