Name/Title
Photo exterior of the Thornton residence, c. 1890sEntry/Object ID
1994.27.1Description
Acc. No. 94.27.1
Subject Category: Homes of Alameda
Date or Period: C - 1890's
Object: Photograph
Description: Contemporary black and white photograph, matte finish. Photograph un-signed.
Appears to be a modern copy made from a glass negative.
Size: L-5 x W-7 inches.
History of Object: Photograph depicting the exterior of the Abel Thornton residence located in the 1500 block of High St. between Santa Clara and Lincoln Avenues. The house, now demolished, was moved to sight photograph on High St. in 1890, from its original location on Liberty Ave. Thornton, a pioneer farmer of the East end, was the father of Mary Frances Linderman.
(See card # 90.17.4)
Acquired from:
Bancroft Library
University of California Berkeley
Date: 6-4-1994
