H75.257.162

ca. 1915-1920
3.5 in WIDE
(8.89 cm WIDE)
Gift of Bonnie Swinderman
H75.257.162


Photographic Negative. Description: Oakland - Lake Merritt Boat House. Condition: Good. History: Photographer: Seth Talcott who managed the photo department of Bowman Drug Co. 13 & Broadway, Oakland in early 1900's. Betsy Willcuts, June 2002 Bibliography: THE HEART OF OAKLAND, A Walking Guide to Lake Merritt by Leslie Flint, Sponsored by the Camron-Stanford House Preservation Association The Sailboat House built in 1914 and remodeled in 1957 began as a canoe house. Originally it was a Mediterranean style building; one can still see a few of these elements today. Betsy Willcuts, June 2002 Several types of boats can be rented by the hour at a newer boat house to the north; sailing instruction is also available.
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