H69.27.1

Real Estate Circular. Description: Golden Gate tract. Oakland. Grand Auction Sale. 60 Choice Lots Index map. Dimensions: 23 3/4" x 18 3/4" unfolded From the History Information Station: Object: Promotional map. "Map of Golden Gate Tract.... Subdivided February, 1890 by W. F. Boardman, C. E." Lithographed by Schmidt Label & Litho. Co., San Francisco, 1890. History: Oakland was advertised as a relaxing residential town, a bedroom community for San Franciscans. This colorful map was designed to promote a real estate development in Oakland. Museum Purchase