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Fernside: The Story of a Neighborhood
Presented by Woody Minor
A sequel to last year’s and a tie-in to this year’s Woody Walk, the August lecture will cover the history and architecture of Alameda’s foremost residential tract of the early 20th century. Beginning with an overview of Fernside’s origin as the private estate
of railroad magnate A. A. Cohen, we will see how his heirs worked with an Oakland bank to develop the estate as the city’s largest single subdivision. The tract’s rich architectural legacy, from Tudor to Spanish to Ranch, will be amply illustrated with a focus on notable architects and builders, highlighting residential design in the after- math of the bungalow. Sponsor: Peter Fletcher, Broker, Windermere Real Estate.
Lectures held at the Elk's Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Ave at 7:00PM. Parking Available in the back! Admission is free for Museum Members, and $10 at the door for others. Doors open at 6:30PM

In Memory of Alameda: Archives, Public Space and the Narratives of Alameda, California.
Presented by Rasheed Shabazz
Alameda resident and writer Rasheed Shabazz will discuss how Alameda is remembered in a discussion of the city’s archives, monuments, and written histories. Sponsor: Evelyn Kennedy, Alain Pinel Realtors, and Alameda Museum Board Member.Lectures held at the Elk's Lodge, 2255 Santa Clara Ave at 7:00PM. Parking Available in the back! Admission is free for Museum Members, and $10 at the door for others. Doors open at 6:30PM