Name/Title
Documents about responsibility of Fruitvale Bridge, 1934-1942Entry/Object ID
2011.59.9Scope and Content
Accession No. 11.59.9
Subject Category: City of Alameda
Date or Period: 1984-1942
Object: File Folder
Description: acid-free legal size manila folder with documents.
Size folder: L 14 3/4” X W 9”
History of Object:
Documents found in the attic of City Hall, prior to renovations. These documents were originally held together with a metal clip in a folder, discarded in 2011, with a green label on the tab stating: “Bridges - Fruitvale Ave 1934-1942”.
Documents pertain to haggling over responsibility of the maintenance of the bridge, between the County and City of Alameda, including a history as described by the Southern Pacific Company (October 6, 1937). 1939-1942 shows further attempts by the County to cease operation, and subsequent involvement of the War Department. City officials: Manager: 1934: Ralph M. Bryant, Engineer: Geo Sperbeck; 1937-1939: Manager: Chas. R. Schwanenberg; City Clerk: D. Elmer Dyer; from 1939-1943 City Clerk, Loreme R. Beatie. 1939 Mayor: Weichhart. 1943: City Manager: Don C. McMillan.
Acquired from: City of Alameda
Date Cataloged: 9/17/2011