Posters for events of the Victorian Preservation Society, 1982-1984

Name/Title

Posters for events of the Victorian Preservation Society, 1982-1984

Entry/Object ID

2020.74.4

Description

Acc. No. 20.74.4 A, B, C. Subject Category; Homes of Alameda; Fraternities and Clubs - Alameda Victorian/Architectural Preservation Society Date or Period: 1982, 1983, 1984 Objects: Poster Description: 3 posters. A. light tan paper with brown text and photos, the waterworks building, Croll's, The Leona, The Silver building; Park street view. Caption: Economic Growth Through Preservation; "Main Street U.S.A." National Trust of America. Date: November 18-20, 1982 Size: L 14" X W 11" B. light tan paper with black and burgundy print, with image of a man and woman in 19th century dress; the woman apparently trying to avoid the attentions of the man. Caption: "Victorian Charity Ball". Date: November 5, 1983. Size: L 14" X W 11" C. Olive green paper with a darker stripe, printed in black and dark blue; image of a man and woman in 19th century dress dancing. Caption: "Victorian Charity Ball". Date: November 10, 1984. Size: L: 12" X W 9" History of Objects: Posters for events organized the Alameda Victorian Preservation Society. A: Main Street conference on Downtown Revitalization for Merchants & Landowners; B & C: Ball. Acquired From: Paul T. Roberts Donation Date: November 23, 2020 Catalog Date: 12/6/2020