2020, ISBN: 073853014X

[SR: 1015837], Paperback, [EAN: 9780738530147], Arcadia Publishing, Arcadia Publishing, Book, [PU: Arcadia Publishing], 2005-08-22, Arcadia Publishing, Oakland became a transportation and… Mehr…

[SR: 1015837], Paperback, [EAN: 9780738530147], Arcadia Publishing, Arcadia Publishing, Book, [PU: Arcadia Publishing], 2005-08-22, Arcadia Publishing, 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 and imposing civic buildings, while his successor Davie oversaw expansion of the port, a regional parks system, and one of the first commercial airports in the nation. All of these, along with picturesque Lake Merritt, made excellent subjects for hundreds of po, 2032, History, 2020, Photography & Video, 1, Arts & Photography, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 2087, Travel, 2020, Photography & Video, 1, Arts & Photography, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 14278871, State & Local, 4853, United States, 4808, Americas, 9, History, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 17043, Pictorial, 27, Travel, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books<

2020, ISBN: 073853014X

[SR: 1015837], Paperback, [EAN: 9780738530147], Arcadia Publishing, Arcadia Publishing, Book, [PU: Arcadia Publishing], 2005-08-22, Arcadia Publishing, Oakland became a transportation and… Mehr…

[SR: 1015837], Paperback, [EAN: 9780738530147], Arcadia Publishing, Arcadia Publishing, Book, [PU: Arcadia Publishing], 2005-08-22, Arcadia Publishing, 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 and imposing civic buildings, while his successor Davie oversaw expansion of the port, a regional parks system, and one of the first commercial airports in the nation. All of these, along with picturesque Lake Merritt, made excellent subjects for hundreds of po, 2032, History, 2020, Photography & Video, 1, Arts & Photography, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 2087, Travel, 2020, Photography & Video, 1, Arts & Photography, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 14278871, State & Local, 4853, United States, 4808, Americas, 9, History, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 17043, Pictorial, 27, Travel, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books<

ISBN: 073853014X

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 a… Mehr…

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 and imposing civic buildings, while his successor Davie oversaw expansion of the port, a regional parks system, and one of the first commercial airports in the nation. All of these, along with picturesque Lake Merritt, made excellent subjects for hundreds of postcards. americas,antiques and collectibles,arts music and photography,crafts and hobbies,history,photography,state and local,travel Photography, Arcadia Publishing<

ISBN: 073853014X

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 a… Mehr…

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 and imposing civic buildings, while his successor Davie oversaw expansion of the port, a regional parks system, and one of the first commercial airports in the nation. All of these, along with picturesque Lake Merritt, made excellent subjects for hundreds of postcards. americas,history,state and local History, Arcadia Publishing<