Map of South Shore Project, General Layout, 1956

Name/Title

Map of South Shore Project, General Layout, 1956

Entry/Object ID

2024.80.1

Description

Acc. No. 24.80.1 Subject Category: City of Alameda, Planning, South Shore; Ballena Bay Island Date or Period: 1956 Object: report Description: A reproduced map on yellowing paper with dark purple-blue and originally handdrawn lettering, central legend: Alameda South Shore Project / Reclamation District No. 2087 / General Layout Only, with to left, heading ' South Shore / 400 acres' and to the right 'Bay Farm Island Project / 890 acres'. Size: L 32 1/2 by 12 inches. History of Object: General layout plan for the South Shore development, showing lagoons, a hotel, park, schools, library, shopping center, a proposed freeway and beach, and roads laid out for single residences. No particular reason for the donor to have the map was given. Acquired from: Susan Espinoza Donation Date: 10/12/2024 Catalog Date: 10/28/2024