It’s Historic Preservation Season in Alameda
2007 THEME: "Restoration Retrospective"
- Tuesday May 1, 7:30 p.m.: City Council proclaims Historic Preservation Season! (because we have too many events to fit into one month) Note: See the "Restoration Retrospective" exhibit on the second floor of City Hall. Most of these rejuvenation projects received awards from the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society (AAPS). Sponsored by the Historical Advisory Board. Free.
- Saturday, May 5, 11:00 a.m. starts at 891 Union Street, Leonardville: The Walking Tour, led by author and historian Woody Minor, based on his Heritage booklet about Alameda architect and developer Joseph Leonard, who will appear in person with his lovely wife Annie. Sponsored by the Historical Advisory Board. Free. For information 748.0796.
- Saturday, May 19, 2:30 p.m.: Secret Spaces and Private Places, an exploration of the Park Street Historic District led by Richard Rutter. Meeting place TBA. Limited to 50 participants. Reservations and comfortable shoes are required. Many stairs, limited handicap access. Reserve a slot by leaving a message at 748.0796 by May 16. Sponsored by the Historical Advisory Board. Free.
- Sunday, May 20: Bike Old Alameda: Critical Glass. Begins at the Alameda Museum with a slide show by glassmaster Ken Matthias, then people take a self-guided bike tour using brochure with map and information, followed by a visit to the Meyers House and a bag lunch in the garden. Sponsored by Alameda Museum and BikeAlameda. $20, limited to 40 bikes. Reserve a spot sending a check to Bike Alameda P.O. Box 2732, Alameda CA 94501. For information 748.0796.
- Saturday, May 26, 1-4 p.m.: Meyers House open to the public; docents to lead tours, 2021 Alameda Avenue, admission $3. For information 523.5907.
- Thursday May 31, 7:00 p.m.: WPA Buildings in Alameda, a slide lecture by author and historian Gray Brechin, author of New Deal California, sponsored by the Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda Avenue. Underwritten by Denise Brady, real estate agent, Kane & Associates, and past president AAPS. Free for members, $5 for others. For information 748.0796.
- Sunday June 3, 7:00 p.m.: Tenth Annual Historic Preservation Awards presented by the Alameda Architectural Preservation Society (AAPS), First Presbyterian church, Santa Clara Avenue and Chestnut Street. Free. For information 986.9232.