Glass Plate Negative of Alameda City Hall

Name/Title

Glass Plate Negative of Alameda City Hall

Entry/Object ID

2025.3.1

Description

Acc. No. 25.3.1 Subject Category: Photograph Date or Period: c1910 Object: Glass Plate Negative Description: This is a glass plate negative of the front of the Alameda City Hall at 2263 Santa Clara Ave. It was taken after the portion of the tower damaged in the 1906 earthquake had been removed. There is an unidentified logo from a photography studio in the lower right corner, as well as "C-1305". This negative is in excellent condition. Size: L-6.5 x W-8.5 inches. History of Object: This building is still in use as City Hall. The rest of the tower was later deemed unsafe and was removed. Acquired from: Chuck Millar Date: 08-31-19