Oakland

By Ed Clausen and Annalee Allen

Book Overview

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 transform

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 073853014X
• ISBN13: 9780738530147
• Release Date: August 2005
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 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.