Oakland (Postcard History)
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Book Overview
Oakland became a transportation and industrial hub in the late 19th century as its oak-studded ranches and fruit orchards evolved into urban neighborhoods. Just as the postcard was born at the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition, Oakland began its transformation into a major city. As postcards grew in popularity, Oakland grew astride, led by two ambitious mayors, Frank K. Mott and John L. Davie. Mott, a proponent of the "City Beautiful" movement, fostered the creation of grand boulevards and imposing civic buildings, while his successor Davie oversaw expansion of the port, a regional parks system, and one of the first commercial airports in the nation. All of these, along with picturesque Lake Merritt, made excellent subjects for hundreds of postcards.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:073853014X
ISBN13:9780738530147
Release Date:August 2005
Publisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Length:128 Pages
Weight:3.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.6" x 9.4"
Customer Reviews
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A charming look back at old Oakland
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This delightful book brings the early years of Oakland to life with a fascinating selection of vintage postcards. Every scene is captioned with engaging detail. Annalee Allen clearly knows and loves Oakland.
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