Oakland map 1877 bw

Description:
Lithographic map of Oakland and Alameda (detail), showing block numbers, ownership of large parcels, railroads, charter line and proposed areas for reclamation. Oriented with north toward upper left.

Date of Document:
1877

Document Author:
Grafton Tyler Brown (1841-1918), an early African-American settler in West Oakland. Published by Woodward & Taggart, Agents for the purchase, sale and appraisal and care of real estate; M G. King, surveyor.

Geographic Location:
Telegraph Avenue and 45th Street, Oakland, Calif.

Context:
Lithography by "G. T. Brown and Co., 540 Clay Street, San Francisco". On bottom: "Entered according to an Act of Congress in the year 1877, by M. G. King, in the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D.C.". Based on surveys made by M. G. King, C. E. In upper right corner.