Name/Title
Photocopy of article 'Ferry Tales', by Harre Demoro, 1988Entry/Object ID
2021.34.53Description
Acc. No. 21.34.53
Subject Category: Transportation; Ferry
Date or Period: 1988
Objects: article, photocopy
Description: photocopy in what appears to be actual size, of a 5-page article, titled 'Ferry Tales', subtitle 'The once and future boats on the bay', from 'This World', July 24, 1988.
Size: L 13 3/4" x W 12 1/4"
History of Object: Article about ferries on the Bay by Harre W. Demoro. The routes of the various ferries that rode the bay and their fate is explored. Alameda service is mentioned on p 13, stating Alameda once had a direct route to San Francisco, and that the Southern Pacific railraod added auto ferry service in 1926 (p 14). Also mentions shenanigans of the Alameda Commuters Club members, including the activity on the last day of Alameda ferry service.
Acquired from: unknown (Harre Demoro?)
Catalog date: 12/17/2021