Alameda, California, Old Photos and Historic Images

Discover Alameda City’s rich history, browsing these historic old photos and other images of the past.

Alameda
General Views

A vintage postcard view of Alameda, California, taken from the City Hall tower. It shows a wide expanse of rooftops, trees, and the distant body of water under a partly cloudy sky, with mountains on the horizon.

Neptune Beach
and Other Bathing

A woman in a vintage swimsuit, on a diving board above a pool. She stands poised with arms extended. The background features trees, a pavilion, and a calm pool reflecting her image. Text below: Miss Nellie Schmidt, Champion Girl Swimmer, Oakland, Cal.

Park Street
and Webster St.

A bustling early 20th-century scene on Park Street in Alameda, California. A steam-powered vehicle travels down the street, surrounded by people in period clothing, horses, and carriages. Buildings line both sides of the road.

Waterfront
and Transportation

Vintage postcard illustration of Posey Tube, with 1930s cars driving through. The bridge is adorned with art deco buildings in the background, and Connecting Oakland and Alameda, California is printed at the top.

City Hall, Library
Hospital, Civic Bldgs.

A vintage postcard showing the City Hall in Alameda, California. The red brick building features a tall clock tower with arched windows, and a staircase leading to the entrance. Trees and a utility pole are in the foreground.

Homes, Parks
and Recreation

A vintage postcard depicting a row of elegant Victorian houses with lush gardens and trees lining a wide, sunny street in Alameda, California. The scene captures a tranquil residential neighborhood ambiance.

Public and Private
Schools

A vintage postcard image of a large brick building labeled Alameda High School in Alameda, California. The building has arched windows and palm trees in front, with a clear sky in the background.

Churches and
Houses of Worship

A vintage postcard showing the First Presbyterian Church in Alameda, California. The building features classical columns and arched windows. A person in period clothing walks along the sidewalk in front.

Hotels
and Motels

Two women in swimsuits enjoy a sunny day by a heart-shaped pool, one sitting on a pink towel and the other standing in the water. Buildings with red roofs and a blue sky are in the background. A water slide is seen on the left.

Naval Air Station and
Coast Guard Island

A vintage postcard shows the Administration Building at the U.S. Naval Air Station in Alameda, California. The building is surrounded by pink flowering plants, with a prominent yellow pilots wings emblem at the top.

Alameda
Restaurants

A rustic wooden building with a sign reading Pasta Pelican stands under a clear blue sky. The structure features green-trimmed windows and a staircase leading to an upper level. A tree and a parking area are visible in the foreground.

California Island
Home City

Vintage sepia-toned postcard depicting the corner of Paru and Dayton Streets in Alameda, California. Features an old house with a striped awning and trees lining the street. Text at the bottom reads the location details.

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