Historical Markers and War Memorials in Alameda, California
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At the heart of the San Francisco waterfront are the maritime workers - the ferryboat deckhands, longshore workers, deep-sea sailors, cooks, cleaners, and engineers who move
goods and people across the bay and around the world.
Deckhands, . . . — — Map (db m157581) HM
On Ferry Point north of Oriskany Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Five Decades of Operation
From the Second World War through the Korean and Vietnam wars, Naval Air Station (NAS) Alameda supported the Department of the Navy's defense mission, until operational closure in 1997. During this period numerous . . . — — Map (db m232568) HM
This city hall is one of oldest operating city hall buildings in the State of California. It was constructed in 1895 in the Romanesque style and has been in continual use as a city hall since its completion.
Original construction:
Building . . . — — Map (db m62216) HM
On Santa Clara Avenue near Oak Street, on the right when traveling west.
Original tower removed in phases after the 1906 earthquake. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Architect: Percy & Hamilton. — — Map (db m79876) HM
On Santa Clara Avenue near Oak Street, on the right when traveling west.
Alameda Lodge No. 1015 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks was formed by 25 Alameda residents who were members of Oakland Lodge No. 171. The Lodge was instituted on March 17, 1906 and it received its charter from the Grand Lodge on July . . . — — Map (db m79864) HM
On West Mall Square, on the right when traveling north.
[Center and Main Marker:]
This plaque marks the terminus of the First Transcontinental Passenger train that started in New York City and terminated at Alameda Point Pier on September 6, 1869. Erected by the U.S. Naval Air . . . — — Map (db m150959) HM
Early Bay Area Aviation
During the early 20th century, early Bay Area aviators faced the challenge of frequent fog and limited areas of flat, vacant land for aircraft takeoff and landing. The western portion of Alameda was identified as . . . — — Map (db m191944) HM
On Central Avenue at Oak Street, on the right when traveling west on Central Avenue.
as
Methodist Episcopal
by
Rev. James McGowan
In 1854 the first church building was erected on land donated Bishop William Taylor and dedicated by Bishop Matthew Simpson - the first appointed minister was Rev. David Deal, 1854-56. . . . — — Map (db m79863) HM
Historically Alameda was a peninsula, rich in
natural resources. Native peoples gathered food
and materials from bay salt marshes, abundant
oak forests, and nearby shorelines. From the
early 1800's the western tip of the peninsula
now known as . . . — — Map (db m157046) HM
On Clement Street at Walnut Street on Clement Street.
Alameda Taiku Kai
(Alameda Athletic Club)
During the years 1916-1938 this was the approximate location
of home plate of the Alameda Japanese American ATK Baseball
Field. Games were played on week-ends against other Japanese
American and top . . . — — Map (db m145337) HM
Donated to the city of Alameda in 1920 by Park Avenue resident Isabella Derby Clark, this concrete bench was designed by Myrtle Maillot. Mrs. Clark was a proponent of animal welfare. The inscription "In memory of my dumb friends" is a reference to . . . — — Map (db m101553) HM
On Central Avenue at Central Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
Built in 1879 by Patrick and Ann Britt,
This building was originally named the Britt Hotel.
In 1883, promoter and entrepreneur Johnny Croll purchased the saloon and soon the entire building became known as Croll's. This site was famous as the . . . — — Map (db m243880) HM
The Douglas SBD Dauntless is a World
War II American naval scout plane and
dive bomber that was manufactured by
Douglas Aircraft from 1940 through 1944.
The SBD ("Scout Bomber Douglas") was
the United States Navy's main
carrier-based . . . — — Map (db m191861) HM
On Shoreline Drive north of Broadway, on the right when traveling south.
Before you is on e of the few remnant salt marshes in the San Francisco Bay. As important and delicate ecosystems, salt marshes serve as nurseries for crab and fish species, provide critical habitat for endangered plants and birds, and protect . . . — — Map (db m218655) HM
On Santa Clara Avenue at Chestnut Street on Santa Clara Avenue.
Organization of the First Presbyterian Church of Alameda began in 1864. By 1865, the church had 12 charter members. Traveling ministers delivered Sunday sermons until 1867 when Reverend Nash was installed as the first pastor.
The first sanctuary . . . — — Map (db m62217) HM
The Grumman F6F Hellcat is an
American carrier-based fighter aircraft of
World War II. It was the United States
Navy's dominant fighter in the second
half of the Pacific War. It's first flight was
26 June 1942. 12,275 planes were
produced . . . — — Map (db m191498) HM
The Grumman J2F Duck is an American
single-engine amphibious biplane. The
J2F's were designed in 1934 specifically
for the Coast Guard. The second model
in the series was the J2F 4-6. It was used
by each major branch of the U.S. armed
forces . . . — — Map (db m191521) HM
On Central Avenue near Walnut Street, on the left when traveling west.
Architect; Carl Werner
Builder: Cochran Boehm, Inc.
Superintendent of Schools: W.G. Paden
Original Cost: 1,125,000
The historic Alameda High School was dedicated on 18 August 1925, and provided for the first time a modern high school . . . — — Map (db m79875) HM
On High Street north of Central Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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 . . . — — Map (db m157011) HM
On Alameda Avenue near Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Meyers House was erected in 1897. This Colonial Revival style home was designed by and built for prominent East Bay architect Henry H. Meyers. It served as the family residence from 1897 to 1993.
Meyers designed the Posey Tunnel Portals, . . . — — Map (db m79862) HM
Pan American World Airways fabled China Clipper (Martin M/130 Flying Boat) left Alameda Marina on November 22, 1935. Under the command of Captain Edwin G. Musick. The flight would reach Manila via Honolulu, Midway, Wake, and Guam. The inauguration . . . — — Map (db m100565) HM
On High Street near Santa Clara Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
One thousand feet due west was a prehistoric mound, 400 feet long, 150 feet wide, and 14 feet high. The remains of 450 Indians with stone implements and shell ornaments were found when the mound was remove in 1908. — — Map (db m79861) HM
On Ferry Point north of West Oriskany Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Patrol, Rescue, and Transport Missions
The construction of the Seaplane Lagoon and two of the eventual five seaplane hangars prior to building landplane hangars and the airfield, confirms the high importance of seaplanes and flying boats to . . . — — Map (db m232538) HM
On April 1, 1942, sixteen B-25 bombers were hoisted to the flight deck of the carrier Hornet and parked there, while moored at Pier No. 3 at U.S. Naval Station in Alameda. The B-25 detachment consisted of seventy officers and one hundred thirty . . . — — Map (db m29431) HM
On Santa Clara Avenue at Park Street, on the right when traveling north on Santa Clara Avenue.
NEWSPAPERS were the main source of
public information before the introduction
of radio and television. The Bay Area was
home to several daily newspapers and the
larger publishers produced as many as five
editions released throughout the day. . . . — — Map (db m145341) HM
On Park Street east of Pacific Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Traces of Alameda Japantown
Opening up shops on Park Street
Traces of a small close-knit Japanese community remain, yet little is known of the Japantown that once thrived in Alameda. At the turn of the 20th century, Issei, first generation . . . — — Map (db m220123) HM
On Pacific Avenue north of Park Street, on the right when traveling north.
Life That Connects Us All
We strive to practice gratitude and compassion and to understand the interdependence of life that connects us.
Buddhist Temple of Alameda
In 1916, the Buddhist Temple of Alameda became an independent temple . . . — — Map (db m220508) HM
On Buena Vista Avenue south of Oak Street, on the right when traveling north.
A Beacon of Light
Our doors open outwards, welcoming those needing support, nurturing faith, and instilling hope.
Buena Vista Church serves as a beacon of light, drawing in those seeking refuge. Offering the warmth of a night school . . . — — Map (db m223217) HM
On Oak Street at Times Way, on the right when traveling east on Oak Street.
Becoming a Japantown
A neighborhood planted, a community flourished
With the growth of Japantown, the Tonarigumi, or cohesive neighborhood, began to take shape as Japanese immigrants settled in dwellings, cottages and Victorian flats, . . . — — Map (db m223699) HM
On Central Avenue at Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue.
City Historical Monument #17
National Register of Historic Places No. 07000995
California State Landmark No. N2371
Architect: Henry H. Meyers
The Spanish Colonial Revival building was designed by Meyers as one of a series of ten East Bay . . . — — Map (db m218656) HM
The Vought A-7A Corsair II is an
American carrier borne and land based
subsonic single-seat tactical fighter. The
A-7 was developed during the early
1960's as a replaccement for the Douglas
A-4 Skyhawk. Its design derived from the
Vought F-8 . . . — — Map (db m191518) HM
On Versailles Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
This home built in 1854 for John Nelson Webster and Caroline Webster is Alameda’s oldest house. The house is a primary example of Gothic Revival architecture by renowned architect Andrew Jackson Downing. The house was prefabricated in New York, . . . — — Map (db m78903) HM
On Willie Stargell Avenue at Fifth Street, on the right when traveling west on Willie Stargell Avenue.
Played high school baseball as an Encinal Jet here in Alameda. Played his entire 21-year MLB career for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Intimidating presence at the plate and charismatic personality in the clubhouse. Many of his 475 career homeruns were . . . — — Map (db m232422) HM
On Island Drive at Veterans Court, on the right when traveling south on Island Drive.
Erected in honor of all Alameda Veterans of the Vietnam War but in particularly to the honored memory of those Heroes who gave their lives in that conflict.
They Are:
Gary T. Coleman, Army ♦ Vincent R. Williams, Army ♦ Austin B. . . . — — Map (db m220127) WM
Near Kofman Parkway at Aughinbaugh Way, on the right when traveling west.
Charlie Tillman, born in 1907, has lived in Alameda since 1909. Charlie served as a member of the White House Conference on Aging from 1973 to 1975. He was a member of the California Commission on Aging from 1981 to 1983.
Charlie served on the . . . — — Map (db m219370) HM
On Island Drive at Doolittle Drive when traveling south on Island Drive.
The dedication of this park was made possible through the generosity of these sponsors.
Community of Harbor Bay Isle • Ascend Communications • City of Alameda • Ronald H. Cowan • Doric Group of Companies • Harbor Bay Realty • Eastern Landscaping . . . — — Map (db m220512) WM
On Ferry Point north of West Oriskany Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
NAS Alameda
Encouraged by Alameda's trio of existing aviation facilities, Congress appropriated funding to build Naval Air Station (NAS) Alameda in 1937, after decades of urging for an air station by the Navy and local supporters. The air . . . — — Map (db m232301) HM
On Otis Drive south of Court Street, on the right when traveling north.
Home of the 14 – 15 Year Old Babe Ruth World Series Campions
1985 Alameda Babe Ruth All-Stars
Brian Cavalli • Andy Craig • Sam Flores • John French • Ryan Jensen • Ted Langowski • Steve Manzo • Eric Marshall • Mickey Mullen • Scott Rapposelli • . . . — — Map (db m220116) HM
This plaque marks the location of an 1890 seawall on the Alameda shoreline. Behind you are the stairs where bathers went down to the beach. The wall was built by architect Joseph A. Leonard, who constructed many homes here during the 1890s. . . . — — Map (db m62215) HM
On Pacific Avenue east of Wood Street, on the right when traveling east.
Erected 1889 for Mr. & Mrs. George H. Mastick
The Alameda Chapter of the American Red Cross
was founded here in 1898.
Mrs. Mastick was elected first president.
Dedicated 1982 by the
Alameda Chapter American Red Cross
Alameda . . . — — Map (db m157287) HM
On Lincoln Avenue at Webster Street, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Avenue.
On September 6, 1869 first Transcontinental
Railroad train linking two great oceans, and
consisting of twelve cars and three locomotives
passed here on way to a wharf terminal west
of here, a location now covered by lagoon
for take-off . . . — — Map (db m150265) HM
In 1918, the City of Alameda invested some of the profits from its Municipal Lighting
Plant in a railroad. The "belt line,” so called because it traveled around, rather than
into a city, ran 1.16 miles along Clement Avenue from Pearl Street . . . — — Map (db m157021) HM
Jean Sweeney
In 1998, Jean Sweeney walked out in this 27-acre former Alameda Belt
Line railroad yard for the first time. Struck by the silence and what a gem
of nature it was, she said, "This has got to be a park.” She saw this as . . . — — Map (db m157024) HM
On Webster Street north of Eagle Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
Incorporated on August 24, 1926
Joseph L. Rosefield was the inventor of hydrogenated peanut butter. Before this process was developed, peanut butter would separate and quickly spoil. Mr. Rosefield received a patent for his process in 1923 . . . — — Map (db m163095) HM
