Name/Title
Photo Abel Thornton, East End farmer, c. 1890sEntry/Object ID
1984.31.8Description
Acc. No. 84.31.8
Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda
Date or period: Circa-1890's
Object: Photograph
Description: Sepia tinted photo (circular) on off-white backing, professional mounting. Photographer unknown.
Size: W-4 1/4 X 1-5 1/2 inches.
History of Object:
Photo of Abel Thornton, pioneer farmer of the East End, Alameda, who came here in 1874. He farmed and owned what is now known as Liberty Avenue. He was the father of Edward and Mary Frances Thornton. His daughter married Fred Linderman, son of John C. Linderman, engineer for the Artesian Water Company.
Acquired from: Mabel L. Kollmyer
Date: 9-8-84
