2009 Alameda Museum Lecture Series

Photo by Dennis Evanosky / Alameda Sun

The Alameda Museum has announced its 2009 Lecture Series, as part of Historic Preservation "Season" in Alameda

In April, May, and June 2009, look for events, tours, and lectures about the rich history of this island town!

The season kicks off Saturday, April 25, 11:00 AM with the "Webster Street Walkabout," a walk led by architect Richard Rutter.

Upcoming Lectures include:

• Thursday April 30: "A.A. Cohen and Old Fernside," by architect and historian Hank Dunlop. Underwritten by Michael Studebaker and Cynthia Audet, owners, Gallagher & Lindsey, Inc., Realtors.
• Thursday May 28: "A Home in Alameda," by local author and historian Woody Minor, based on his new book about Victorian era development. Underwritten by Ginger Schuler, member, Alameda Museum Board; Realtor, Harbor Bay.
• Thursday June 25: "Alameda: An Architectural Treasure Chest," a look at the Island City’s domestic architecture from the Gothic Revival to the Bungalow, presented by Dennis Evanosky and Eric Kos. Their talk is based on Alameda: An Architectural Treasure Chest written by Evanosky and published by Stellar Media of Alameda. Underwritten by Patricia M. Sahadi as a birthday present to herself.
• Thursday July 30: "Winslow Homer and the Post Civil War Era in America," Art historian Colette Colester returns with another dynamic lecture. Underwritten by Peter Fletcher, Real Estate Broker, Windermere Real Estate.
• Thursday August 27: "Just Across the Pond: Oakland Point and the West Oakland Marsh," by architectural historian Betty Marvin. Underwritten by Robbie Dileo; member, Alameda Museum Board.
• Thursday September 24: "Alameda Album" an illustrated talk by Paul Roberts based on two recently discovered vintage photo albums from the 1890s. Underwritten by City Council Member Frank Matarrese.

All lectures start at 7:00 p.m. at the Alameda Museum, 2324 Alameda Avenue, Alameda, CA.

for more information, visit the Alameda Museum website