Views of Parks in Oakland, California, circa 1905
Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- California Photo Company Commercial Photo Company
- Abstract:
- The Views of Parks in Oakland, California collection contains 30 photographic prints taken circa 1905.
- Extent:
- 30 photographic prints measuring 20 x 25 cm. or smaller. 30 digital objects
- Language:
- Collection materials are in English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Views of Parks in Oakland, California collection contains 30 photographic prints taken circa 1905. The collection features views and scenes from several Oakland area parks, including Lake Merritt, Lakeside, Mosswood, Bella Vista, Bushrod, DeFremery, and Piedmont. The photographs picture boating, May Festival ceremonies, a track and field event, lawn bowling, a concert, school groups, playground scenes, and other recreational activity. More general views illustrate park design and landscaping. The downtown Oakland skyline is also pictured in many of the photographs.
Most of the prints are embossed with the stamp of either the California Photo Company or the Commercial Photo Company.
- Acquisition information:
- The Views of Parks in Oakland, California photographs were purchased in 1967.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding Aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft LibraryBerkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
- Contact:
- 510-642-6481