Object number:
H97.1.260
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
March 28, 1952
Material / Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 10.5 in, W: 11 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:
Handwritten on back "Aerial view of the Port of Oakland's Ninth Avenue Terminal showing the terminal shed extension constructed during 1951. Latest pic of terminal. All earlier pix outdated in area of terminal shed." Photo shows aerial view. Ships in dock, numerous waterfront buildings. A portion of the freeway adjoins port area. Behind freeway appear trains and railroad tracks. Behind rail area is a residential community.
Concepts:
freeway; aerial view; water; oil tank; Port of Oakland; tugboat; ship
Places:
San Francisco Bay
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