#Alameda

[aroacephotographer]

This picture makes me think of the phrase "Stand clear of the closing door please" in New York City. Even though this is in Alameda.

Pentax K1000

Kodak color 400 film

January 8, 2025

Almanac Beer, Alameda, CA

[your-official-gingerartist]

Couple sketches I’m still trying to figure out how I want to draw my self insert 😭 They did not get along at first. Understandably so when they both are trying to steal cattle in the same place

[hrsrabbitcenter]

(San Francisco Bay Area, California) Hi, I am Kiki! I am a 7-month-old female bunny and was rescued from a neglected living situation when I was only 3 months old. I was so glad to find a home, but my adopters couldn’t keep me due to medical reasons of my mum. I am sad that I have to look for a family again, and I would love to finally find a home where I am loved and safe.

I am the sweetest bun and love to interact with humans. I am super playful and have a ton of energy! I would thrive in a home that can offer a lot of attention and time for play. I have great litter box habits, I’m spayed, and up to date with my RHDV vaccine. I hope to find a forever home where I can share all my love and be safe and cherished. I am currently located in Alameda, California. My foster parent is willing to drive a few hours to make sure that I find the right home. Rehoming fee: $20   Reach out to Julia at jmarschallinger@gmail.com if you would like more information or to schedule a time to meet me!

[postcard-from-the-past]

Alameda Castro in Puerto Cabello, northern Venezuela

Venezuelan vintage postcard

[mareislandfoundation]

Industrial Powerhouse

In the decade prior to 1940, America's shipyards launched only 23 ships. In the five years after 1940, American shipyards launched 4,600 ships. San Francisco Bay Area shipbuilders produced 20 percent of warship tonnage and almost 45 percent of all the cargo shipping tonnage built in the entire nation during World War II. The war lasted 1,365 days. In that span of time Bay Area shipyards built 1,400 vessels--a ship a day, on average. In addition, ships arrived constantly for maintenance and repair, sometimes scheduled, but often battle damaged and in urgent need of repair. This incredible industrial effort depended on a combination of shipyards and workers that had not existed prior to the outbreak of war.

One astounding example was due to the U.S. Maritime Commission’s dire need for cargo ships, San Francisco’s Bechtel Company was approached on March 2, 1942, and asked to propose a new shipyard location that could be operational within a year. Bechtel proposed building a shipyard with 6 building ways in Sausalito and the site was approved on March 12, 10 days later. Six days after that dirt was being blasted and moved to construct what became Marinship. Construction of Liberty ships on the building ways began in parallel with construction of the ways. Keel blocks were added as every foot of the ways was built extending inland from Richardson Bay. Similar feats took place around the San Francisco Bay Area as shipyards sprung up in Alameda, Richmond, Napa, South San Francisco, Oakland, and Antioch, while at the same time Mare Island and Hunters Point Naval Shipyard facilities doubled and tripled in size.

Tens of thousands of workers of every type were required to support the construction and repair activities resulting in a huge influx of workers from around the country. That workforce overwhelmed the existing housing stock in the Bay Area. In 1942 Mare Island officials decried the fact that workers were quitting as fast as new ones could be hired to due to the lack of housing. Federal agencies and local governments mobilized and together found innovative ways to rapidly create the housing needed for the burgeoning workforce. Those agencies accomplished so much so fast because of unprecedented cooperation amongst them, readily available funds and the dearth of regulation.

San Francisco grew from a city of 634,000 residents in 1940 to 774,821 by 1950. In Contra Costa County, the little towns of Walnut Creek, Orinda and Concord saw their populations double, then double again. In Vallejo housing units were constructed by the Public Buildings Administration, the Farm Security Administration, and the newly formed Vallejo Housing Authority. Incredibly, during a time of war and scarce personnel and construction resources, housing developments in Vallejo were generally completed within 6 months of contract award and would eventually provide housing for over 27,000 people. But even that was not enough, Mare Island Naval Shipyard's workforce had swollen to over 40,000 workers that simply could not all be housed within Vallejo. That problem was solved with an around-the-clock bus Service that brought 14,000 workers to and from Mare Island from as much as 75 miles away 7 days a week. Those buses would travel the equivalent distance of the circumference of the earth every day.

The enabler for this incredible productivity was the existence of total war involving the entire economic, industrial, and scientific capabilities of our country. That threat to our freedom created a unity our nation had never experienced before or since. The San Francisco Bay Area with its over 30 shipyards, large and small, and scores of machine shops, and metal and wood fabricators joined together to create the world's largest combined shipbuilding complex. In all, 244,000 people worked in Bay Area shipyards and prefabricated components were shipped by rail to Mare Island Naval Shipyard from construction shops across the nation. The output from San Francisco Bay Area joined the stream of material pouring out of shipyards and factories throughout the country providing the force behind Franklin Roosevelt’s use of the slogan “America as the Great Arsenal of Democracy.” This was all accomplished with no satellites, no internet, no computers, and no cell phones.

Dennis Kelly

[wingedjewels]

Elegant Tern Group Portrait by Lee Greengrass Via Flickr: Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary, Alameda, CA

[catsofcalifornia]

Apple from Island Cat Resources and Adoption in Alameda, California

Click here for more information about adoption and other ways to help!

Click here for a video of Apple being pet!

Apple is a big sweet kitty with an even bigger personality. He is a handsome lynx point Siamese tabby mix with a short tail. He's a strong alpha male. He can’t help but be the center of attention because he is vocal, social and engaging. Apple is smart, independent, and doesn’t hesitate to add his opinion. While not a cuddler he loves being petted. He will be more your pal and companion than your fur baby. He likes to interact and play with other cats and toys.

Apple must be on a prescription food diet to prevent urinary blockage. The diet has kept it well under control and will be necessary for the rest of his life. His ideal guardian or family is one with experience reading cat body language and who can be confident and firm with him as well as gentle to gain his trust. He needs an adults only home preferably with another cat and would probably be OK with a calm dog. Estimated birth date is September 2020.

[xxsadgirlsclubxx]

you fuck wit coffee , I fuck witchu 🫶🏽

[christiane4c]

[antigoneikk]

Midnight Cowboy- Alameda (Elliott Smith)

[aroacephotographer]

I posted a cropped version of this on my private Instagram account. Normally I don't like cropping, but it was too good a comparison with my burnout, so I did.

Camera: Pentax K1000, 400 ISO, color film

Location: Alameda, CA

November 16, 2024

[your-official-gingerartist]

Save a horse… ride a cowboy🦬

[natalieelyse]

Alameda, CA

2024

[postcard-from-the-past]

Alameda de los Descalzos in Lima, Peru

Peruvian vintage postcard

[hrsrabbitcenter]

(Alameda, San Francisco Bay Area) Meet Butter and Gingy! All three rabbits are looking for a new home. Since they aren’t bonded, they can be rehomed separately. If you’re interested in learning more about them, reach out to Edwin at edwinkmwang@gmail.com or (510) 846-0661.   The grey longhaired rabbit is Gingy. She’s generally very content and loves pets, she is comfortable being held and is vocal about things she doesn't like. She's been in multiple households with dogs and picked up their mannerisms. She loves having her own space and likely wants to stay a single rabbit. She had a tumor removed a couple of years ago and was unhappy before then, but now is incredibly sweet and appreciative.   The brown and white rabbit is Butter. Butter is the naughtiest of the bunch and will make loud noises with what she has on hand to get attention, like toys. She is curious but not as brave as the other two and will run to safety from situations she is uncomfortable with. Butter can often be found lying down and relaxing in the sun. She is submissive and should be the easiest to bond of the three.   Reach out to Edwin if you would like to meet one (or both!) of these wonderful ladies. There is a $20 rehoming fee. The rabbits are located in Alameda but can be driven within a few hours to screen potential care takers as needed.

[shrikeicee]