Oakland (Postcard History)

By Ed Clausen and Annalee Allen

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

A charming look back at old Oakland

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.