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      Vintage postcard of Park Street, Alameda, California, showcasing a bustling street view with numerous cars and historic buildings lining both sides. The sky is clear, and the street is lively, capturing a scene from the early to mid-20th century.
      Alameda
      A vintage postcard showing a panoramic view of Oakland, California. The foreground features the historic City Hall with a clock tower, surrounded by smaller buildings and streets. The background displays a sprawling urban landscape under a partly cloudy sky.
      Oakland
      Vintage photo of The Pipers Family Restaurant featuring a parking lot with classic cars, a sign highlighting coffee, shop menu, and events, alongside interior views showing a bar area and a dining room with a long banquet table.
      San Leandro
      A vintage postcard shows a dirt road lined with leafless trees on both sides, creating a tunnel-like effect. There is a house with a red roof on the left. The text reads Railroad Ave. (Winter Scene), Haywards, Cal.
      Hayward
      Vintage postcard of Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, California, shows a bustling street with early 20th-century cars, streetcars, people walking, and historic buildings with American flags on rooftops under a partly cloudy sky.
      Berkeley
      Aerial view of The Hub shopping center in Fremont, California, with large parking lots surrounding it. Residential neighborhoods and fields are visible in the background. Red text at the top reads The Hub - Fremont, California.
      Fremont
      A rural landscape features rolling green hills and a field of yellow flowers in the foreground. Several rustic barns and trees are nestled at the foot of the hills under a clear blue sky.
      Livermore
      Aerial view of Pleasanton, California, showcasing a blend of residential neighborhoods, a race track, and surrounding green fields under a clear sky.
      Pleasanton
      A vintage postcard of Castro Valley shows a street view with cars, shops, and a large sign for Castro Village Shopping Center. A wooded hillside is visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
      Castro Valley
      Illustration of a cliffside house in San Francisco during a lightning storm. The large, ornate building is perched on a rocky cliff above the ocean with waves below. Dramatic clouds and a lightning bolt illuminate the night sky.
      Other

  • Old PhotosExpand
    • 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
    • Fremont, California, Assembly Plant
  • Old MapsExpand
    • 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
  • CommunityExpand
    • Alameda City Site
    • Alameda City Library
    • Alameda City Museum
    • Alameda Golf Course
    • USS Hornet
    • Alameda, Memorial Benches
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Nestled in Jack London Square, this spacious vintage-style restaurant, Sea Wolf, boasts wooden tables and chairs adorned with white tablecloths and gleaming cutlery. Large windows flood the space with natural light, highlighting the exposed wooden beams on the ceiling.
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.
A vintage matchbook cover from Oakland Seafood Grotto at Fishermans Pier in Jack London Square. It features a cartoon fish wearing a hat and smoking a pipe, with reservation phone number TW-3-2244. Produced by The Ohio Match Co.
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 waterfront building with the name Grotto on it stands on stilts. Several boats and yachts are docked in the foreground, and the sky is clear and blue.
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.
Vintage matchbook cover for Oakland Seafood Grotto, featuring a pelican, fishing net, and a telephone illustration with the number TW-3-2244 for reservations. Text includes address: Jack London Square and Fishermans Pier.
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.
A group of people gathered at a bar counter in Jack London Square, some seated and some standing, dressed in mid-20th-century attire. The bartender stands on the right, engaging with the patrons. A poster with a silhouette of a dancer is visible in the background, capturing Oaklands vibrant spirit.
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.
Vintage matchbook cover for Jack London Squares Oakland Seafood Grotto, featuring illustrations of fish on a hook and fishing nets. Includes text for reservations: TW-3-2244.
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.
A group of men smiles and holds newspapers with the headline City Hails ODoul; Oaks Pilot Feted around a seated man in a suit at a table laden with food and drinks. In Californias own Oakland Sea Food Grotto, nestled by Jack London Square, a life preserver hangs on the wall behind them.
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.
Four men in suits and casual shirts gather on a dock in Oakland, California, in front of a large ship. Two are standing, smiling, while two squat, looking up at the others as they enjoy a lively conversation reminiscent of an evening at the Grotto Restaurant.
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 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.
An old matchbook cover with Seasons Greetings from above illustrated ornaments with faces labeled Andy, Mike, and Tony. A wreath and reindeer are above with Since 1936 and Civic, Oakland, California printed in red and green.
Three men stand together, smiling in front of a large ships wheel mounted on the wall at Grotto Restaurant in Oakland, California. They are wearing suits and holding drinks, creating a casual and friendly atmosphere.
A star-shaped glass ashtray with a central label featuring a red rose. The text encircling the rose reads, Jack London Squares Grotto Restaurant and Fishermens Wharf Melrose.
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.
A gold-toned ashtray from the iconic Oakland Sea Food Grotto Restaurant in California features text: Foot Of Franklin St, The Pacifics Finest Sea Foods Served, and Eat Fish For Health. Its design includes raised ridges across the holding area.
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.
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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.
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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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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.
Aerial black and white photo of the Oakland area in California, featuring Lake Merritt in the foreground. The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge are visible in the background. Dense urban landscape with roads and buildings.
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.
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 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.
A vintage black and white photo of numerous ducks gathered at the edge of Lake Merritt in Oakland. Buildings and trees are visible in the background. Text on the image reads Wild Ducks at Lake Merritt, Oakland, Cal.
Vintage postcard depicting a large flock of wild ducks flying over Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. The scene includes water, grassy areas, and buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A large flock of birds, including ducks and coots, gathers at the edge of a serene lake. In the distance, more birds swim across the water. Trees and buildings are visible on the far side, under a clear blue sky.
Vintage postcard depicting a view of Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, with numerous birds in the sky and on the water. A building and green lawns are visible in the background under a colorful sky. Text at the top reads Wild Game Refuge, Lake Merritt, Oakland, California.
A man is feeding a large flock of birds at a bird refuge in Lake Merritt, Oakland, California. He stands on a concrete area near a body of water, surrounded by numerous birds, with trees and a structure visible in the background.
A vintage photo of a crowded duck sanctuary at Lake Merritt, Oakland, California. Numerous ducks fill the foreground, with buildings and hills visible in the background. A sign indicates its a state game reservation for bird banding.
A large flock of ducks and geese gathered in an outdoor sanctuary. The image is in black and white, with a variety of birds spread across the ground. Handwritten text at the bottom reads Bird Refuge at Lake Merritt, Oakland, Calif.
A black and white photo of numerous seagulls gathered around a large pond at Bird Refuge, Lake Merritt Park, Oakland, California. Buildings and trees are visible in the background.
A vintage aerial view of the Oakland area in California, featuring Lake Merritt prominently in the foreground and a detailed cityscape. In the distance, the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge are visible.
Aerial view of downtown Oakland, featuring Lake Merritt. The cityscape is densely packed with buildings, roads, and greenery surrounding the blue water of the lake. Text on the image reads Downtown Oakland and Lake Merritt.
Aerial view of Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. The lake is surrounded by urban buildings and residential areas, with hills in the background. Large text at the top reads Lake Merritt, Oakland, California.
A vintage postcard shows a panoramic view of Oakland, California, featuring a large church with twin spires, surrounding buildings, and Lake Merritt in the background, with mountains in the distance.
Aerial view of a marina with sailboats in a body of water bordered by industrial and commercial buildings. The cityscape of Oakland, California is visible in the background with a mix of urban structures and greenery. OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA text is overlaid.

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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.

You can view and purchase some of
Gary Lenhart's photography 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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    • Historic Images

      Vintage postcard of Park Street, Alameda, California, showcasing a bustling street view with numerous cars and historic buildings lining both sides. The sky is clear, and the street is lively, capturing a scene from the early to mid-20th century.
      Alameda
      A vintage postcard showing a panoramic view of Oakland, California. The foreground features the historic City Hall with a clock tower, surrounded by smaller buildings and streets. The background displays a sprawling urban landscape under a partly cloudy sky.
      Oakland
      Vintage photo of The Pipers Family Restaurant featuring a parking lot with classic cars, a sign highlighting coffee, shop menu, and events, alongside interior views showing a bar area and a dining room with a long banquet table.
      San Leandro
      A vintage postcard shows a dirt road lined with leafless trees on both sides, creating a tunnel-like effect. There is a house with a red roof on the left. The text reads Railroad Ave. (Winter Scene), Haywards, Cal.
      Hayward
      Vintage postcard of Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, California, shows a bustling street with early 20th-century cars, streetcars, people walking, and historic buildings with American flags on rooftops under a partly cloudy sky.
      Berkeley
      Aerial view of The Hub shopping center in Fremont, California, with large parking lots surrounding it. Residential neighborhoods and fields are visible in the background. Red text at the top reads The Hub - Fremont, California.
      Fremont
      A rural landscape features rolling green hills and a field of yellow flowers in the foreground. Several rustic barns and trees are nestled at the foot of the hills under a clear blue sky.
      Livermore
      Aerial view of Pleasanton, California, showcasing a blend of residential neighborhoods, a race track, and surrounding green fields under a clear sky.
      Pleasanton
      A vintage postcard of Castro Valley shows a street view with cars, shops, and a large sign for Castro Village Shopping Center. A wooded hillside is visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
      Castro Valley
      Illustration of a cliffside house in San Francisco during a lightning storm. The large, ornate building is perched on a rocky cliff above the ocean with waves below. Dramatic clouds and a lightning bolt illuminate the night sky.
      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
    • 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
  • Community
    • Alameda City Site
    • Alameda City Library
    • Alameda City Museum
    • Alameda Golf Course
    • USS Hornet
    • Alameda, Memorial Benches