Alameda
Alameda by Greta Dutcher, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2005, is a first edition that spans 128 pages in English. This book explores the historical transformation of Alameda, once a peninsula characterized by grassy fields and sandy beaches, into an island following the construction of a tidal canal in 1902. The narrative highlights the development of its waterfront as a significant shipping port and the vibrant community that flourished with streetcars and comfortable homes.
Readers will discover the rich history of Alameda, including its notable attractions such as Neptune Beach resort, which became known as the “Coney Island of the West” between the two world wars. The book details the area’s strategic significance, showcasing its bustling airdrome in the 1930s and the establishment of key military installations like the U.S. Coast Guard base and the Alameda Naval Air Station. Through this exploration, the book provides insights into the local history and development of this unique region in the United States.
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Alameda was once a peninsula of grassy fields and sandy beaches, separated from Oakland by a snaking estuary. A tidal canal made Alameda an island in 1902 and its waterfront became a major shipping port. Park Street’s bay-windowed commercial buildings looked out on a prosperous city of streetcars and comfortable homes. Between the two world wars, Alameda’s Neptune Beach resort and amusement park became the “Coney Island of the West,” eventually boasting a Moorish entrance tower on Webster Street, a stadium, two swimming pools, a high dive, and a roller coaster called the “Whoopie.” Alameda’s strategic location made its “airdrome” the busiest in the world in the 1930s and eventually attracted a U.S. Coast Guard base, known as Government Island, and the Alameda Naval Air Station.
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