Each year, The National Trust for Historic Preservation and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. sponsor a “This Place Matters Community Challenge”. The Alameda Architectural Preservation Society has entered our city in the contest in hopes of winning the $25,000 prize to use to protect our architectural heritage.
Your participation is easy. Visit This Place Matters and vote for the Alameda entry between August 15 and September 15th. Vote daily to help us win the prize!
This place does matter. Alameda’s rich history is reflected in all our historic
architecture throughout the city. Alameda’s history is also experienced in
traditions like the Mayor’s Parade on the Fourth of July, our many softball
leagues, block parties, lighting of the Tree on the steps of City Hall in December, and the Sandcastle Contest every spring. We have favorite places like Tucker’s Ice Cream, Alameda Theatre or WesCafe on Webster, a neighborhood park, Crown Beach or a lagoon. Our contribution to world events at the Naval Air Station where we played a vital military role from WWII through the Cold War, the shipyards on the Estuary, and the remnants of baths and Neptune Beach which made Alameda a vacation spot also matter. All the architectural gems, places and activities make Alameda the place we call “home.”
