Name/Title
Photo main facade of 2051 Santa Clara (now demolished), c. 1890Entry/Object ID
1993.32.126Description
Acc. No. 93.32.126
Subject Category: Homes of Alameda
Date or Period: C - 1890
Object: Photograph.
Description:
Sepia tinted photograph on off white colored mounting, signed Photo by Duhem, 1633 Polk St., S. F.
Size: L - 12 x W - 10 inches.
History of Object: Photograph depicting the main facade of the Wm. Ford and Margaret B. Johns residence, 2051 Santa Clara Ave. The house in the Victorian "Eastlake" style is now demolished - 1995. Wm. Ford Johns was an expert in mining and came from England to oversee a mine in Calif. The area was Johnsville, Ca., which was named after him. Wm. Ford Johns was the grandfather of the late husband of the donor.
Acquired from:
Helen K, Johns
Date: 12-18-1993
