Spherical finial from the flagpole at Jackson Park, c. 1895

Name/Title

Spherical finial from the flagpole at Jackson Park, c. 1895

Entry/Object ID

2014.75.1

Description

Acc. No. 14.75.1 Subject Category: Municipal parks, Jackson Date or Period: c. 1895 Object: Finial, flag pole Description: A circular-shaped sphere, gold painted, mounted on a modern three-level graduated black colored plastic base. Size: Base: 10 x 10 in. Overall height: H-14 inches. History of Object: A finial from the original flagpole at Jackson Park, in use from 1895 to 1987. It was rescued through the efforts of the donor: a former Alameda Fire Chief, Steve Jones, now retired. Acquired from: Steve Jones Date: 09/13/ 14