Alameda Architectural Preservation Society

National Trust “This Place Matters” contest

Kevis — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:03:22 +0000

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.”

Plaque Program Exploration

Kevis — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:09:19 +0000

We have formed a committee to explore placing exterior plaques or signs on Preservation Award buildings and historically significant buildings. If you are interested in joining this committee, please call board members Kevis Brownson, Christopher Buckley, or Jeannie Graham, or email using the handy form below:

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Naval Air Station Alameda–Then and Now

Kevis — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:23:21 +0000

An Architecture & History Tour by Dick Rutter

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Bus Tours at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm

Meet in front Alameda Naval Air Museum located at 2150 Ferry Point Road, Alameda, CA

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Reserve online below or call 510-479-6489
As of 8/21, reservations for 1 pm bus are sold out and 3 pm is close to sold out. Reservations by phone only.

Free for AAPS, ANAM, & Alameda Museum members

(one free ticket per member please)

$10 for non-members

Tour guide Dick Rutter at the entrance to Building 5 where the restoration of two Navy jets is taking place. The planes,an A4 Skyhawk and A7 Corsair II were the former gatekeepers of NAS Alameda.

KPIX’s Eye on the Bay on Alameda Point

Kevis — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:48:04 +0000

May 19, 2010, KPIX’s Eye on the Bay program featured Alameda Naval Air Station, now Alameda Point. See the full video at

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