A History of the Oakland Speedway, 1931-1941

A History of the Oakland Speedway, 1931-1941

Author: Tom Motter

Publisher:

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 9780971028739

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San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo

Author: Doris Marciel

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9780738546933

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San Lorenzo has been a desirable place to live since 1847, when squatters built their cabins on the north side of San Lorenzo Creek, then part of two Mexican ranchos. When landowners could not evict their unwanted guests, the settlement known as Squatterville grew into a town at Four Corners, now the intersection of Hesperian and Lewelling Boulevards. Named San Lorenzo in 1854, over the next 90 years it developed into a close-knit rural community. The great shipyard boom during World War II brought many new families to one of the first self-contained communities of tract homes in the nation, initially developed by David D. Bohannon. This tract, San Lorenzo Village, helped swell the population of this unincorporated area, striving to hold its own between the urban encroachment of San Leandro and Hayward.


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Download or read book San Lorenzo written by Doris Marciel and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: San Lorenzo has been a desirable place to live since 1847, when squatters built their cabins on the north side of San Lorenzo Creek, then part of two Mexican ranchos. When landowners could not evict their unwanted guests, the settlement known as Squatterville grew into a town at Four Corners, now the intersection of Hesperian and Lewelling Boulevards. Named San Lorenzo in 1854, over the next 90 years it developed into a close-knit rural community. The great shipyard boom during World War II brought many new families to one of the first self-contained communities of tract homes in the nation, initially developed by David D. Bohannon. This tract, San Lorenzo Village, helped swell the population of this unincorporated area, striving to hold its own between the urban encroachment of San Leandro and Hayward.


San Leandro

San Leandro

Author: Cynthia Vrilakas Simons

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2008-10-27

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1439636486

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Cherry festivals, Holy Ghost festas, oyster pirates, tractors, squatters, Portuguese—the many threads of San Leandro’s past have woven a rich historical tapestry underlying the modern city of San Leandro. These 15 square miles between San Francisco Bay and the East Bay hills have been an Ohlone village, a Spanish rancho, a small farm town, the Portuguese capital of the West, an industrial center, and a major metropolitan suburb as a succession of new people has transformed the area.


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Download or read book San Leandro written by Cynthia Vrilakas Simons and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008-10-27 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cherry festivals, Holy Ghost festas, oyster pirates, tractors, squatters, Portuguese—the many threads of San Leandro’s past have woven a rich historical tapestry underlying the modern city of San Leandro. These 15 square miles between San Francisco Bay and the East Bay hills have been an Ohlone village, a Spanish rancho, a small farm town, the Portuguese capital of the West, an industrial center, and a major metropolitan suburb as a succession of new people has transformed the area.


Dirt Track Auto Racing, 1919-1941

Dirt Track Auto Racing, 1919-1941

Author: Don Radbruch

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2015-03-07

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 1476613753

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Prior to World War I, auto racing featured expensive machines and teams financed by auto factories. The teams toured the country, and most of the races were held in large cities, so the vast majority of Americans never saw a race. All this changed after World War I, though, and in the 1920s and 1930s there were approximately 1,000 dirt tracks in the United States and Canada. The dirt tracks offered small-time racing--little prize money and minimal publicity--but people loved it. This pictorial history documents dirt track racing, with what are today called sprint cars, around the United States from 1919 to 1941. Information on dirt track racing in Canada during this time is also provided. Regionally divided chapters detail the drivers, tracks, and specific races of each area of the country. Some of the drivers went on to win fame and fortune while others faded into obscurity. Tracks included well known facilities as well as out-of-the-way sites few people had ever heard of. The cars ranged from state of the art machines to the more common home built specials based on Model T or Model A Ford parts. Taken together, the drivers, tracks, and races of this era were instrumental in making auto racing the popular sport it is today.


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Download or read book Dirt Track Auto Racing, 1919-1941 written by Don Radbruch and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-03-07 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prior to World War I, auto racing featured expensive machines and teams financed by auto factories. The teams toured the country, and most of the races were held in large cities, so the vast majority of Americans never saw a race. All this changed after World War I, though, and in the 1920s and 1930s there were approximately 1,000 dirt tracks in the United States and Canada. The dirt tracks offered small-time racing--little prize money and minimal publicity--but people loved it. This pictorial history documents dirt track racing, with what are today called sprint cars, around the United States from 1919 to 1941. Information on dirt track racing in Canada during this time is also provided. Regionally divided chapters detail the drivers, tracks, and specific races of each area of the country. Some of the drivers went on to win fame and fortune while others faded into obscurity. Tracks included well known facilities as well as out-of-the-way sites few people had ever heard of. The cars ranged from state of the art machines to the more common home built specials based on Model T or Model A Ford parts. Taken together, the drivers, tracks, and races of this era were instrumental in making auto racing the popular sport it is today.


A History of the Oakland Stadium, 1946-1955

A History of the Oakland Stadium, 1946-1955

Author: Tom Motter

Publisher:

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 9780971028708

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Wheels of Change

Wheels of Change

Author: Kevin Nelson

Publisher: Heyday

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13:

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Americans have always been enamored of automobiles, but California has a car culture unlike any other. Fueled by the Hollywood dream machine and the passions of the young and adventurous, Californians have changed the automobile and helped change America in the process.


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Download or read book Wheels of Change written by Kevin Nelson and published by Heyday. This book was released on 2009 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Americans have always been enamored of automobiles, but California has a car culture unlike any other. Fueled by the Hollywood dream machine and the passions of the young and adventurous, Californians have changed the automobile and helped change America in the process.


Books In Print 2004-2005

Books In Print 2004-2005

Author: Ed Bowker Staff

Publisher: R. R. Bowker

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 3274

ISBN-13: 9780835246422

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Download or read book Books In Print 2004-2005 written by Ed Bowker Staff and published by R. R. Bowker. This book was released on 2004 with total page 3274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


The History of America's Speedways

The History of America's Speedways

Author: Allan E. Brown

Publisher:

Published: 2017-04-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780931105067

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The Oakland Roadster Show

The Oakland Roadster Show

Author: Andy Southard

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780760306086

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The Oakland Roadster Show -- the most prestigious event in the world of hot rodding -- will celebrate its 50th anniversary in January 1999, and this colorful review looks back at all the cool cars and legendary customizers that have been associated with the show. Written by Dain Gingerelli and illustrated with captivating archival color and black-and-white photography from the collection of Andy Southard Jr., the book spotlights great cars from customizers like Barris, Roth, and Coddington, among others. Includes the customs that have won the show's prestigious America's Most Beautiful Roadster award.


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Download or read book The Oakland Roadster Show written by Andy Southard and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oakland Roadster Show -- the most prestigious event in the world of hot rodding -- will celebrate its 50th anniversary in January 1999, and this colorful review looks back at all the cool cars and legendary customizers that have been associated with the show. Written by Dain Gingerelli and illustrated with captivating archival color and black-and-white photography from the collection of Andy Southard Jr., the book spotlights great cars from customizers like Barris, Roth, and Coddington, among others. Includes the customs that have won the show's prestigious America's Most Beautiful Roadster award.


US Army Order of Battle, 1919-1941: The services : air service, engineers, and special troops, 1919-41

US Army Order of Battle, 1919-1941: The services : air service, engineers, and special troops, 1919-41

Author: Steven E. Clay

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 712

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book US Army Order of Battle, 1919-1941: The services : air service, engineers, and special troops, 1919-41 written by Steven E. Clay and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: