Name/Title
The game of Alameda, 1998Entry/Object ID
2021.94.1Description
Acc. No. 21.94.1 A, B
Subject Category: Merchants of Alameda
Date or Period: 1998
Object: game
Description: A. flat off-white cardboard box, shrink-wrapped with plastic, with top design divided into five sections, top left stating 'the Game of Alameda' and 'Alameda Education Foundation' logo, top right box featuring the seal of Alameda, bottom left the logo, bottom left featuring special thanks and below that, '1998 Limited Edition'.
B. advertisement for same, listing businesses where the game was available.
History of Object: Board game, made in 1998, and sold as fundraiser for the Alameda Education Foundation. Includes an information sheet featuring a picture of the Meyers House 'History of Alameda' with thanks to the Alameda Museum, fake money, a cardboard board featuring logos and addresses of businesses of the period, rules, dice, and play pieces.
The game was also sold at the museum. According to the history sheet, Museum Board member Robbie Dileo was also involved with AEF.
The parents of the donor were residents of Alameda for over 50 years; she found the game among their effects.
Acquired from: Claudia Starr Kirkland
Donated: 9/16/2021; Catalog Date: 9/17/2021
