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Vintage postcard image of Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, showing small sailboats on the water, a dock, and buildings with trees in the background. Text at bottom describes the lake as a 175-acre natural saltwater lake.
Vintage postcard illustration of Lake Merritt, Oakland, California, featuring a large tree in the foreground, a calm lake with small boats, and buildings along the shore under a cloudy sky.
A vintage postcard depicts the Municipal Boat House at Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. It features sailboats near the boathouse with a red-tiled roof and arched windows, set against a backdrop of trees and a clear sky.
Vintage postcard of Schillings Park and Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. The scene features a winding path, lush greenery, trees, and a calm lake in the background, with structures visible across the water.
Vintage postcard of Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, featuring calm water, a pier, and a house surrounded by a fence on the right. Trees and more houses line the background, with a pastel sky above.
A vintage postcard depicts Schillings Home Park in Lake Merritt, Oakland, California. The scene features a landscaped garden with winding paths, lush greenery, a stone fountain with a basin, and distant trees under a serene sky.
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A vintage postcard of Schillings Park, Lake Merritt, Oakland, California, featuring a winding path with lush greenery, a thatched gazebo, and an arbor. Trees and a manicured lawn surround the serene setting.
Vintage postcard depicting Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, with the Sacred Heart Convent in the background. The scenic view shows a large body of water bordered by trees and buildings under a clear sky.
Vintage postcard depicting sailboats and rowboats on Lake Merritt, Oakland, California. The scene includes calm water, a clear sky, and elegant buildings along the shoreline, with text reading 3009 - Scene on Lake Merritt, Oakland, California.
Vintage postcard showing a view of Oakland, California from Adams Point, Lake Merritt. The image features trees, historic buildings, and a church spire reflecting in the water under a clear sky.
A vintage postcard illustration shows people sailing on small sailboats in Lake Merritt, Oakland, California. The boats glide over calm blue water with lush greenery and trees lining the distant shore under a partly cloudy sky.
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Vintage postcard depicting sailboats on Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, with a tranquil water surface reflecting the sky. A sailboat prominently glides across the lake against a backdrop of trees and a distant shoreline.
A person lies on the grass near Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, with a gazebo and leafy structures on a pier nearby. Across the lake, buildings including the Sacred Heart Convent are visible under a clear sky.
A vintage postcard of Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, featuring calm water with small boats. The shoreline is lined with trees and houses, under a partly cloudy sky.
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Vintage postcard of Lake Merritt, Oakland, California, featuring a man sitting on a bench with two light poles nearby. A green lawn roller and a hilly, park-like landscape with buildings in the background are visible.
A vintage postcard shows a view of Lake Merritt, Oakland, California, from a boathouse. Small sailboats float on the water, with trees and a few buildings visible on the shore in the background. The caption reads, 1679 - View from boat-house.
Vintage postcard image depicting a serene lakeshore at Lake Merritt, Oakland, California. A dirt path is lined with tall trees on the right, and houses are visible in the distance. The lakes calm water is on the left.
A vintage postcard image of Lake Merritt in Oakland, featuring a tranquil lake view with small boats docked along the shoreline. A string of lights is draped from a lamppost, and lush greenery surrounds the scene.
A vintage postcard image of Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. It features a serene body of water with small boats and a house on stilts. Trees line the background beneath a soft blue and pink sky. Palm leaves frame the foreground.
A historic postcard image of a grand house overlooking Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. The building is surrounded by lush greenery, palm trees, and vibrant gardens against a backdrop of distant hills and a pastel-colored sky.
Vintage postcard depicting Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. The image features calm waters, a small pavilion on the left, and historic buildings including St. Marys College in the background, framed by trees under a blue sky.
A vintage postcard of Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. The image shows lush willows and poplars along the lakes edge, with a path running beside the water. The sky is partly cloudy, creating a serene and picturesque scene.
Vintage postcard depicting Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. The image features calm waters, a small pavilion on the left, and historic buildings including St. Marys College in the background, framed by trees under a blue sky.
Vintage postcard illustration of Lake Merritt, Oakland, California, featuring a large tree in the foreground, a calm lake with small boats, and buildings along the shore under a cloudy sky.
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Vintage postcard of Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, featuring calm water, a pier, and a house surrounded by a fence on the right. Trees and more houses line the background, with a pastel sky above.
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A vintage postcard of Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. People are enjoying a sunny day by the lake, with some walking and others boating. Trees frame the view, and the grassy park area is bustling with visitors.
Vintage postcard depicting Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, with the Sacred Heart Convent in the background. The scenic view shows a large body of water bordered by trees and buildings under a clear sky.
Vintage postcard showing a view of Oakland, California from Adams Point, Lake Merritt. The image features trees, historic buildings, and a church spire reflecting in the water under a clear sky.
A scenic view of Lake Merritt, Oakland, California, from the foot of Jackson Street. The foreground features lush greenery with trees and plants. The lake is visible beyond a path, with mountains in the background under a colorful sky.
A serene view of boats anchored on Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, at dusk. Several boats are floating on the calm water, with trees and a small building visible along the shoreline under a pinkish-orange sky.
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A vintage postcard shows boats docked at Lake Merritt Boat Landing in Oakland, California. The lake is calm, surrounded by trees and small buildings in the background.
Vintage postcard depicting sailboats on Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, with a tranquil water surface reflecting the sky. A sailboat prominently glides across the lake against a backdrop of trees and a distant shoreline.
A vintage postcard of Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, featuring calm water with small boats. The shoreline is lined with trees and houses, under a partly cloudy sky.
A vintage postcard view from the West Tower of Hotel Oakland, showing Lake Merritt and surrounding houses. The tower has a flag labeled Hotel Oakland, with hills in the distance under a blue sky.
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A vintage postcard depicts a serene view of Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. The lake reflects the moonlight, and the distant shore features trees and small buildings. The text reads Moonlight on Lake Merritt, Oakland, Cal.
Vintage postcard depicting Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. It features a gazebo-like structure over the water, surrounded by lush greenery, with buildings in the background under a pink and blue sky.
A vintage postcard shows a view of Lake Merritt, Oakland, California, from a boathouse. Small sailboats float on the water, with trees and a few buildings visible on the shore in the background. The caption reads, 1679 - View from boat-house.
A historic postcard image of a grand house overlooking Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. The building is surrounded by lush greenery, palm trees, and vibrant gardens against a backdrop of distant hills and a pastel-colored sky.
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A vibrant rainbow appears to touch down near the iconic orange towers of the Golden Gate Bridge, with mist and cloudy skies in the background, beautifully photographed by Gary Lenhart.

Gary Lenhart photos

at Picfair.

The Golden Gate Bridge towers rise above fog and water, with rocky cliffs in the foreground and part of the Golden Gate shrouded in mist, photographed by Gary Lenhart.
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  • Old Postcards and Photos
    • Alameda
    • Oakland
    • San Leandro
    • Hayward
    • Berkeley
    • Fremont
    • Livermore
    • Pleasanton
    • Other
  • Old Photos
    • Alameda and Oakland, 1924
    • Alameda and Oakland, 1930
    • Alameda Airport, circa 1935
    • San Leandro, 1938
    • Alameda, California, aerial 1939
    • Alameda, 1941
    • San Leandro, circa 1945
    • Alameda Bay Farm Island, 1966
    • Alameda Bay Farm Island, 1968
    • Alameda Bay Farm Island & Oakland Airport, 1969
    • Alameda Bay Farm Island, 1977
    • Alameda, 1982
    • San Leandro, California aerial photo 1945
    • Fremont, California, Assembly Plant
  • Old Maps
    • Alameda, 1844
    • Alameda, 1854
    • Alameda, 1859
    • Alameda, 1884
    • Alameda, 1895
    • Alameda, 1908
    • Alameda, 1915
    • Alameda, 1920
    • Alameda, 1939
    • Alameda and East Bay Cities, 1951
    • Alameda, 1957
    • Alameda, 1959 shoreline vs. 1855
    • Alameda, 1960
    • Alameda, 1962
    • Alameda, and East Bay Cities, 1970
    • Alameda, 1978
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