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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.
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.
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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 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 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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.

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
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    • 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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