h.c. capwell company

c. 1935

Tarnished and worn butter knife. At the base of the spoon is "HCC" engraved in block letters. On the opposite side "The H.C. Capwell Co." is engraved into the handle. Probably used in Capwell's...

1917

Invoice/Statement. Description: Off-white paper, black graphic of store building in top left corner, black printing "H. C. Capwell Co.", Oakland, in pencil om bottom "As requested", sold to Mrs....

H. C. Capwell Co. bill. dated only "10-23".

28-Oct-47

This menu is made of textured white paper. The cover is printed in purple "HCC, Oakland's Finer Store." The inside of the menu is printed in black. This menu is for the "Restaurant on The Roof...

c. 1955

A photograph taken of an architectual drawing. The drawing is sketched in black and white. It depicts a plan for the Oakland Capwell's parking lot and parking structure. The streets bordering...

1941

Women's basketball trophy won by the H.C. Capwell Co. in 1941.

ca. 1880-1920

California picture postcards. Description: Postcard scenes of East Bay (Oakland and Berkeley). a) Public library, Oakland (colored), c. 1915. b) Hotel St. Mark, Twelfth & Franklin St.,...

ca. 1880-1920

California picture postcards. Description: Postcard scenes of East Bay (Oakland and Berkeley). a) Public library, Oakland (colored), c. 1915. b) Hotel St. Mark, Twelfth & Franklin St.,...

c.1920

A paper spool of narrow (5/16") blue white satin ribbon. The label is white, printed in metallic gold on the front: "H. C. Capwell Co., Oakland, Cal." with an illustration of the Capwell...

1911

"Capwell store in Oakland"; 19th & Broadway. Photograph. Description: Construction of Capwell Store on northeast corner of 14th and Clay Streets. Black and white print, single weight paper...

ca. 1915

Black & white print, Oakland City Hall ca. 1915

(K. Schriefer, 6/95) The sign and part of the building of the H.C. Capwell Co. is visible behind City Hall.

11-Aug-11

Photographs, progress report of Oakland's City Hall. Report from architects to Mayor Mott. From first excavation to completion. "Concrete Slab of Foundation, Oakland City Hall, Aug. 16, 1911"; (...

Photographs, progress report of Oakland's City Hall. Report from architects to Mayor Mott. From first excavation to completion. "Oakland City Hall, Feb. 14th, 1912"; (photo shows juxtaposition of...

c. 1975

Photo shows the exterior of the H.C. Capwell store on the corner of Broadway and 20th in downtown Oakland. Can see part of the bridal window displays, the windows further down either side of the...

1929

Handwritten on the back of the mounting board, "Putting up brick and terra cotta Spring 1929." Photo is of the construction of the new H.C. Capwell store on Broadway and 20th in downtown Oakland...

c. 1915

Album contains 44 images back to back. 1) shows the back of H.C. Capwell look down 14th Street toward the back of City Hall;

c. 1915

Album contains 43 images back to back. 1) shows the back of H.C. Capwell look down 14th Street toward the back of City Hall; 2) intersection of 14th and Broadway, street level; 3) Broadway north...

C. 1915

Photograph, Oakland North of 14" St.

A great panoramic view of early downtown Oakland. Streets busy with many automobiles. Several horse and wagons/buggies can be seen. A streetcar is seen...

c.1939-1941

Photographic print (black and white, glossy) of two women, standing and working at a large sewing table. Information on the back of the photograph indicates that they are working on pleating...

July, 1929.

Handwritten on the back, "Captive balloon advertising Capwell's Removal Sale, July, 1929. Picture of the top half of the Oakland City Hall. A balloon floats above the building and says, "H.C....

July 1929.

Handwritten on the back, "Looking South on Telegraph Ave. from new store, July, 1929." A view of the Oakland cityscape. Many buildings can be seen including the Fox Oakland Theater, the Stewart...

c. 1920

Handwritten on the back, "A.A. Pennoyer." This is a portrait of Pennoer in a suit and tie sitting in a ornately carved chair and holding some papers. Pennoyer was partners with H.C. Taft in the...

c. 1920

Handwritten on the back, "Henry Clay Taft." This is a portrait of Taft in a suit and tie leaning his elbow on an object. Teft was partners with A.A. Pennoyer in the Taft and Pennoyer store. H.C...

c. 1929

Handwritten on the back, "Receiving ramp- Telegraph Ave." Photo shows the "in" side of the receiving ramp.

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