Object number:
H97.1.270
Object name:
photograph
Maker:
Russ Reed
Date made:
April 24, 1957
Material / Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 11 in, W: 14 in
Credit line:
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
Caption on back "Tuning up for Parade-With Oakland's skyline forming an imposing background, seven boats from the Oakland Yacht Club fleet take a trial run on the Estuary in preparaton for the Opening Day yacht parade a week from Sunday. More than 500 boats of all types are expected to take part in the 1975 parade." Photo shows section of Oakland waterfront docks with seven power boats in the foreground. Downtown skyline is in background.
Concepts:
Oakland Tribune Building; Alameda County courthouse; Port of Oakland; boat; tugboat; downtown
Places:
Oakland waterfront; Tribune Tower; Alameda County courthouse
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