Name/Title
Photo of Alvin Watts Hovey, c. 1901Entry/Object ID
1986.16.1Description
Acc. No. 86.16.1
Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda
Date or Period: Ca. 1901
Object: Photo
Description: Black & white photo (oval) on charcoal grey colored mat, signed
in white type "Bushnell, Foto."
Size: L-11 x W-8 1/4 inches
History of Object:
Photo of Alvin Watts Hovey, born in Alameda in 1897 (son of Charles & Clara Watts Hovey). The Hovey family lived at 521 Pacific Avenue (when they first arrived in Alameda), and later built a home at 1357 Regent Street. Charles Hovey was employed by the Otis Elevator Company, S.F. Alvin Watts Hovey served as an Alameda Police Officer from 1925 to 1948.
Acquired from:
Jack Hovey (son of Alvin)
Date: 5-20-86
