Alameda Museum

Alameda post office officials and mail carriers assembled in 1912 on the front stairs of the Alameda Free Library. T. W. Leydecker, Postmaster (At center, in white hat.) H. M. Hammond, Ass't Postmaster (At center, in black hat.)... One of the mail carriers was identified by a visitor as Paul Weinberger, (far right, in front of column), a 41 year employee of the Alameda Post Office. #AlamedaMuseum #DowntownAlameda #AlamedaCalifornia #AlamedaHistory #HistoricAlameda #BayArea #LocalHistory #MuseumLove #WearAMask

1970’s postcard depicting the Coral Reef Motel on Park Street near South Shore Looks so peaceful... ... #AlamedaMuseum #DowntownAlameda #AlamedaCalifornia #AlamedaHistory #HistoricAlameda #BayArea #LocalHistory #MuseumLove #WearAMask

A Leather case used by families wishing to store their silverware in the bank while on vacation. This case was donated to the museum by the Alameda Citizens Savings Bank (where Bank of America is now) at the comer of Santa Clara and Park. The box belonged to Herbert Clark, a director of the bank. ... #AlamedaMuseum #DowntownAlameda #AlamedaCalifornia #AlamedaHistory #HistoricAlameda #BayArea #LocalHistory #MuseumLove #WearAMask See more

An oil painting by John Sheridan who painted the scene for his wife who was a descendant of the Kroll family. The mansard-style building was erected in 1879 and was owned by Fred Kroll. ... #AlamedaMuseum #DowntownAlameda #AlamedaCalifornia #AlamedaHistory #HistoricAlameda #BayArea #LocalHistory #MuseumLove #LoveOurIsland See more

An early 1900’s Lamson cash register from the Island City Fuel & Ice that was located at 2310 Encinal Ave. Shop local ... #AlamedaMuseum #DowntownAlameda #AlamedaCalifornia #AlamedaHistory #HistoricAlameda #BayArea #LocalHistory #MuseumLove #WearAMask See more

WANTED: Alameda Museum Board Members A volunteer position serving two years. This is an opportunity for members of our community to create a dynamic, working board striving to keep the collection interesting, educational, and enjoyable for our diverse population. Alameda Museum is the official repository of historical documents and artifacts for the City. The board meets quarterly, with business being conducted by email between meetings. The election committee will interview nominees to ascertain their interest, ability, and willingness to serve. Respond to [email protected] by October 24th.

These puppets were handed out to young patients after their tonsil removal between 1956 to 1970. The Alameda Hospital Auxiliary, formed in 1954, created the puppets for the hospital. #AlamedaMuseum #DowntownAlameda #AlamedaCalifornia #AlamedaHistory #HistoricAlameda #BayArea #LocalHistory #MuseumLove #LoveOurIsland #WearAMask

The 6-seat bicycle was constructed in 1931 by Frank D. Amaral Jr., whose family operated a bicycle sales and repair shop called Amaral's Cyclery, located at Encinal Ave. and Park St. (the approximate current location of Jack-in-the-Box) #AlamedaMuseum #DowntownAlameda #AlamedaCalifornia #AlamedaHistory #HistoricAlameda #BayArea #LocalHistory #MuseumLove #LoveOurIsland

Saint Joseph High School athletic jacket, circa 1975, worn by student Kevin Tighe who was a track and field athlete

Henry H. Meyers was a prominent East Bay architect. In addition to the Meyers house, his work also includes the portal entrance of the Posey Tube and many other buildings throughout Alameda County. #AlamedaMuseum #DowntownAlameda #AlamedaCalifornia #HistoricAlameda #BayArea #BayAreaHistory #AlamedaHistory #MuseumLove #Architecture #BayAreaArchitecture #AlamedaArchitecture #VictorianHomes

This Luncheon Pail originally contained peanut butter manufactured by the Rosefield Packing Company starting in 1914. Can you guess what they changed their name to? Skippy Peanut Butter was a product of the Rosefield Packing Company. The company’s name was changed to Skippy Peanut Butter due to the products popularity in 1932 ... #AlamedaMuseum #DowntownAlameda #AlamedaCalifornia #AlamedaHistory #HistoricAlameda #BayArea #LocalHistory #MuseumLove #LoveOurIsland See more

A Skippy Peanut Butter woman’s bowling team shirt worn by Ella Marie Summers from 1923-2008 who worked at the Skippy factory The Skippy Peanut Butter factory was located at 1916 Webster St, now the location of Walgreens ... #AlamedaMuseum #DowntownAlameda #AlamedaCalifornia #AlamedaHistory #LoveOurIsland #HistoricAlameda #MuseumLove See more

Central Hose Company, No. 3 A black hard leather helmet circa 1898 once belonged to Alameda’s volunteer firefighter Mr. Lovegrove ... Thankful for all the firefighters during this time. #AlamedaMuseum #DowntownAlameda #AlamedaCalifornia #AlamedaHistory #LoveOurIsland #HistoricAlameda #MuseumLove See more