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Oakland

Oakland( )
Author: Allen, Annalee
Series title:Postcard History Ser.
ISBN:978-0-7385-3014-7
Publication Date:Aug 2005
Publisher:Arcadia Publishing
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $24.99
Book Description:

Oakland became a transportation and industrial hub in the late 19th century as its oak-studded ranches and fruit orchards evolved into urban neighborhoods. Just as the postcard was born at the 1893 Chicago Columbian Exposition, Oakland began its transformation into a major city. As postcards grew in popularity, Oakland grew astride, led by two ambitious mayors, Frank K. Mott and John L. Davie. Mott, a proponent of the "City Beautiful" movement, fostered the creation of grand boulevards...
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Book Details
Pages:128
Detailed Subjects: History / United States / General
Travel / United States / West / Pacific (Ak, Ca, Hi, Or, Wa)
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6.5 x 9.25 x 0.31 Inches
Book Weight:0.656 Pounds



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