Object number:
2000.1.1056
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
march 2, 1952
Material / Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 8 in, W: 10 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:
A view of the Alameda County Courthouse, looking northwest [along 12th Street ?] toward the Tribune Ttower and the Oakland City Hall. A set of railroad tracks runs from bottom center and curves to the left and out of sight. A billboard at left center advertises Chevrolet "Brilliantly New for '52." The billboard also has a clock built into it at right. The shadow of a photographer is at the left lower corner. The initials B. J. are on the back of the photo.
Concepts:
Oakland City Hall; billboard; railroad track; courthouse
Places:
Civic Center, Oakland; Tribune Tower; Oakland City Hall
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