Name/Title
Photo of William Simpson Sr., Druggist, of 1417 Benton Str., c. 1900Entry/Object ID
1994.43.3Description
Acc. No. 94.43.3
Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda
Date or Period: c. Late 1890's – Early 1900's
Object: Photograph
Description: Black and white photograph on heavy light brown colored mounting
signed, "Cogver and Rasmussen, San Francisco".
Size: L-10 3/4" x W-8"
History of Object: Photographic portrait of William Simpson, Sr. of 1417 Benton St. He was the father of Milton William Simpson, senator and later city attorney of Alameda, who died in 1911. Listed in Bishop's City Directory 1880-81, Wm. Simpson, Druggist, SF, NW Corner of Central and Benton St.
Acquired from: Marie Teixeira,
Estate of Anita Simpson
Date: 11-26-1994
