Before the downfall of Fassking's Gardens, Louis Fassking was a fervent participant in the fierce debates surrounding horsecar lines. Steve Gorman tells the surprising yet familiar tale of the battles surrounding public transportation in the 1800s.
https://alamedapost.com/history/todays-alameda-treasure-fasskings-gardens-part-5/
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Dennis Evanosky introduces you to Caroline McLean Chipman Dwinelle, the woman for whom Alameda's Caroline Street is named. She was once married to Alameda's co-founder, William Worthington Chipman, as well as Assemblyman John Dwinelle, who helped create the University of California.
https://alamedapost.com/history/the-gold-coasts-caroline-street/
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How did the "Gold Coast" come to be? Join the Alameda Post's award-winning Historian, Dennis Evanosky, this coming Sunday for a walking tour to learn the full story of how a wealthy merchant family and an association of German investors shaped the area.
https://alamedapost.com/history/teutonia-park-and-homestead-walking-tour/
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Our first walking tour of the year was a a lot of fun despite the chilly weather. Over 50 people joined Dennis Evanosky to tour Paru Street on Sunday, and here's an excerpt from the tour, and a teaser for the next one!
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