Postcard Mastick School (demolished), c. 1930

Name/Title

Postcard Mastick School (demolished), c. 1930

Entry/Object ID

2021.20.11

Description

Acc. No. 21.20.11 Subject Category: Schools Date or Period: c. 1930 Object: Postcard Description: Uncirculated postcard, of a black-and-white photo with white edging of a 4-story building, with palm trees reaching to the top of the third floor, and a lamppost and fire hydrant. No publisher information. In white on negative: Mastic School (note misspelling), Alameda, CAl. Size: L 3 1/2" x W 5 1/2" History of Object: Postcard depicting exterior view of the Mastick School, Santa Clara Avenue, between St. Charles & Bay Streets, erected 1891, now demolished. Judging by the size of the palm trees, and the presence of the lamppost, this photo was taken 10 to 20 years later than other postcards of the school in our collection (e.g. 00.245.1, 00.247.1, 00.248.1, 00.249.1). Acquired from: unknown Date Cataloged: 2/19/2021