Name/Title
Photos and documents relating to the Police Ambulance, 1927Entry/Object ID
2011.62.3Scope and Content
Subject Category: City of Alameda
Acc. No. 11.62.3
Date or Period: 1927
Object: File Folder
Description: Acid-free legal size file folder with documents, including a Recreation Department stationery envelope with 3 black-and-white photos of a van-type car, two of which show it had ‘City Of Alameda Ambulance’ painted on the side. One of the photos appears to show an ivy-covered garage behind City Hall.
Size Folder: L 14 34” X W 9”
History of Object: Documents and photos relating furnishing of the police ambulance, 1926-1927, including a congratulatory note from the Alameda Housewives’ League to Mr. Hickok (City Manager). Before this time, the City Health Department had an ambulance, but was not able to provide staffing, and the responsibility was transferred.
Acquired from: City of Alameda
Date: 9/3/11