Name/Title
Fireplace opening and summer front from 934 Santa Clara Ave., c. 1890sEntry/Object ID
2017.24.1Description
Acc. No. 17.24.1
Subject Category: Homes of Alameda
Date or Period: c. 1890's
Object: Fireplace opening/summer front
Description: A cast iron opening frame with a removable summer front. The frame and front have elaborate cast decorations including a central medallion.
Size: H-28 x W-22 1/4 inches.
History of Object: A fireplace opening and summer front purchased at a garage sale; it had been removed from a Marcus & Remmel cottage at: 934 Santa Clara Ave., built 1893.
Acquired from: Unknown
Date: 07/01/17Interpretative Labels
Label
1/9/2021 MvL: (below)
IRON FIREPLACE
OPENING AND SUMMER FRONT
This object was used to close off a fireplace not in use during the summer. It was found in a residence at 924 Santa Clara Avenue that was erected in 1893.