Name/Title
Photo of the now demolished Thornton home, c. 1890sEntry/Object ID
1990.45.6Description
Acc. No. 90.45.6
Subject Category: Homes of Alameda
Date or Period: C. 1890’s
Object: Photograph
Description: Sepia tinted photograph on maroon colored mounting, unsigned.
Size: L-4 1/4 x W-5 1/4 inches.
History of Object: Photo depicting the Abel Thornton home, 1479 High Street, Alameda.
Originally constructed on what is now known as Liberty Avenue, it was moved in 1890 to the west side of High Street (1479), after Thornton sold its original site to David Hirschfeld, developer of Liberty & Garfield Avenues. The Thornton home is now demolished.
Acquired from:
Mabel Kollmyer
Date: 10-20-1990
