Name/Title
Photo postcard of the Blanc family in front of 2158 Alameda Ave, c. early 1900sEntry/Object ID
2000.27.1Description
Acc. No. 00.27.1
Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda
Date: Circa early 1900's
Object: Postcard
Description:
Black and white photographic postcard, uncirculated.
Size: L 3 1/2 W 5 1/2 inches
History:
Photographic postcard of the Blanc family in front of their house at 2158 Alameda Avenue. Included in the photograph is Lili Conte, a long-time resident of the city. Miss Conte was sent to live with her aunt Blanche Blanc at 2158 Alameda Avenue following the earthquake and fire in San Francisco in 1906. Her mother was killed during the disaster and her father sent her here to be raised. She attended Alameda High School and died in December, 1999. She married a Mr. Matson.
Donor: Estate of Lili Matson
Date: January 15, 2000
