Name/Title
Calling card of Charles Heidt, Elk's Lodge, early 1900sEntry/Object ID
2020.38.1Description
Acc. No. 20.38.1
Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda
Date or Period: Early 1900's
Object: Calling card
Description: A calling card of heavy paper stock with the inscription, “Charles L. Heidt,” with an embossed emblem and gold colored type with an elk's image and “1015”, which is presumably the number of the Elk Lodge which the owner belonged to.
Size: L-2” x W-3 1/2”
History of Object: The calling card of Charles Heidt, who worked at his father-in-law's business, a cornice works (roof gutter) in San Francisco. The Heidt family resided at 2221 San Antonio Ave., Alameda. Charles was the father of Horace Heidt, a famous band leader. Charles Heidt had married the daughter of Joseph Forderer, who owned the cornice works in San Francisco. In 1895, Mr. Forderer provided the cornice work for the Alameda City Hall. He also served as President of the Board of Trustees that governed the City of Alameda.
Acquired from: Unknown
Date: 05/23/2020
