city of oakland

Feb-89

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Highway sign. Description: "Downtown Oakland" with arrow, green with white reflector lettering over aluminum.

1878-1880

Deaths from a variety of diseases are shown on this map of Oakland by symbols. For example: a black triangle is used for an incidence of smallpox; a plus sign denotes a death from scarlet fever;...

22-Oct-77

Acquired as part of the Folk Roots exhibition; mounted on cardboard. RE: 3 th annual Black Cowboy Parade.

16-Oct-82

Acquired as part of the Folk Roots exhibition; mounted on cardboard. RE: 8 th annual Black Cowboy Parade.

May, 1982

A booklet for suppliers wishing to sell products or services to the City of Oakland through its Purchasing Department. The booklet, titled Selling to the City of Oakland is laid out vertically...

1876

Original drawing of a section of Oakland that shows the property of J.K. Irving (among others). Mr. Irving's property is largely contained in an area from Grove St. to West St., being bound on...

c. 1870

Lithograph. Description: CITY OF OAKLAND AND VICINITY. ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. Published by Snow & Roos, San Francisco. Drawn by Augustus Koch. Lith'd Britton & Rey. With 55...

1875-1900

There are no street names or landmarks shown on this map; its main purpose, it appears, is to show railroad lines (both steam and electric) throughout the community. It is estimated that the date...

1952

Souvenier ashtray commemorating Oakland's centennial. On the bottom is a small piece of paper taped to the back that says "1952 Oakland Centennial" and engraved into the bottom, "Compliments of...

1939

promotional pocket catalogue

1870's

Panormas. Description: 5 sections of a panorama of downtown Oakland. See file for complete description.

History: see files

Disposition: a,d on Art Screen Q

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c.1965

A view looking across Lake Merritt toward the skyline of downtown Oakland. Kaiser Center is at the right edge of the photo. Two sailboats are in the lake across the water.

c.1975

An aerial view of the 7th Street Terminal with five cargo ships tied up to the pier. Stacks of cargo containers are on the northwest side of the terminal. On the right side of the photo is the U...

25-Dec-00

Photo shows the back entrance of the Delger house leading to the garden. The back of the house shows a balcony on the top floor and a wide staircase leading from the downstairs door to the garden...

25-Dec-00

Photo shows the interior of one of the greenhouses on the grounds of the Delger mansion. This greenhouse is attached to a one story building (possibly a shed). In the center is a pathway. On...

25-Dec-00

Photo shows a carriage with a pair of matching horses on one of the pathways in the garden of the house. The carriage driver is wearing a long wool coat and top hat and is holding the reigns of...

25-Dec-00

Photo shows another section of the garden near the rear entrance of the Delger house. In the center is a large lawn area with an elaborate fountain right in the middle. On the left side is a...

25-Dec-00

Photo shows another section of the gardens of the Delger mansion around some of the greenhouses. This photo shows two of the greenhouses (the larger of the two may be an aviary instead of a bird...

25-Dec-00

Photo shows a section of the garden near the rear entrance of the Delger mansion. On the left side is a large section planted mostly with trees. Just visible through the trees is a small gazebo...

25-Dec-00

Photo shows a fountain in the garden near the rear entrance of the Delger mansion.

25-Dec-00

Photo shows the interior of one of the greenhouses on the grounds of the Delger mansion. Some of the plants are palm and fern.

25-Dec-00

Photo shows another section of the garden of the Delger house. Wide pathways divide the various planted sections of the garden. On the left side are several different types of plants. On the...

25-Dec-00

Photo shows another section of the garden of the Delger mansion. Wide pathways divide the various planted sections of the garden. In the center of one of the walkways is a large tree with a...

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