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West End, Alameda, California
West End (originally, Bowman's Point) is a neighborhood in Alameda, California, Alameda in Alameda County, California, Alameda County, California. It lies at an elevation of 20 feet (6 m). It corresponds to the western end of the island prior to its extension by landfill. It was formerly a separate settlement from Alameda. The original name is in honor of Charles Calvin Bowman, Charles C. Bowman, an early settler. A post office operated at West End from 1877 (having been transferred from Encinal, Alameda, California, Encinal) to 1891. References * Neighborhoods in Alameda, California Populated places established in 1877 Populated coastal places in California 1877 establishments in California {{AlamedaCountyCA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alameda, California
Alameda ( ; ; Spanish for " tree-lined path") is a city in Alameda County, California, located in the East Bay region of the Bay Area. The city is primarily located on Alameda Island, but also spans Bay Farm Island and Coast Guard Island, as well as a few other smaller islands in San Francisco Bay. The city's estimated population in 2019 was 77,624. History Spanish & Mexican era Alameda occupies what was originally a peninsula connected to Oakland. Much of it was low-lying and marshy. The higher ground nearby and adjacent parts of what is now downtown Oakland were the site of one of the largest coastal oak forests in the world. Spanish colonists called the area ''Encinal'', meaning "forest of evergreen oak". ''Alameda'' is Spanish for "grove of poplar trees" or "tree-lined avenue." It was chosen as the name of the city in 1853 by popular vote. The inhabitants at the time of the arrival of the Spanish in the late 18th century were a local band of the Ohlone tribe. The penin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
