East Bay Then and Now

by Dennis Evanosky, Eric J. Kos

Explore the eastern side of San Francisco’s beautiful bay with this photographic look at the East Bay, as it was then and how it is today. From Fremont to Richmond, the East Bay is a vibrant, energetic region encompassing growing business and technological concerns, thriving student populations, and serene residential neighborhoods. That’s today’s image of the East Bay, but 160 years ago much of the region was still farmland. Everything changed with the discovery of gold at John Sutter’s sawmill in 1848. This book traces the ensuing explosion of business and population through fascinating archival photographs placed side by side with matching contemporary views. Historic sites pictured include the San Jose Mission, the San Leandro Courthouse, the Lake Merritt Boat House, and Berkeley City Hall.

Genres: History

144 pages, Hardcover

First published December 9, 2004

About the author

Dennis Evanosky is an editor and author. Editor of the Hills Newspapers in the East Bay, he has also worked closely with Eric J. Kos to author a number of books that feature photographs highlighting California history. In 1997, his interest in history led him to create an award-winning calendar featuring the history of his Oakland neighborhood. Since then, he and Kos have created six more history calendars featuring both Oakland and Alameda. He has also revised a popular book on baseball.

His books include East Bay Then and Now, San Francisco in Photographs, and Los Angeles From the Air Then and Now.

Reviews

[TrumanCoyote · Rating 3 out of 5]

On the whole, rather boring and monotonous (just a great big suburb). And really it was only the east bayshore (none of it ranging too terribly far inland).

[Wileyoneone · Rating 3 out of 5]

M's book-In my library

[Royce Ratterman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A present from my sister.
A great book, especially for expats from the SF Bay Area!
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