Talk:Fernside, Alameda, California

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Fernside
 
 
Fernside
Location within Northern California##Location within the state of California
Coordinates: 37°45′1″N 121°14′44″W / 37.75028°N 121.24556°W / 37.75028; -121.24556
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
GNIS feature ID1670741
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The origins of Fernside date back to the late 19th century, a period marked by rapid growth and development in the San Francisco Bay Area. Initially, Fernside was the private 250 acres (100 ha) estate of Alfred A. Cohen, a lawyer, and railroad financier. Cohen's estate included a grand mansion, expansive gardens, and various outbuildings, symbolizing the wealth and status of its owner. The mansion was destroyed by fire on March 23, 1897, including an art gallery with paintings, furniture, and a library.[2][3]

The Cohen property, which served as an orchard and horse pasture, was subdivided in the late 1920s. The heirs of the estate planned this transition, transforming Fernside into the residential neighborhood we know today.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fernside, Alameda, California
  2. ^ "Strange Story Of The Cohens". The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco, California. March 25, 1897. p. 8. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  3. ^ ""Fernside" the Notable Cohen Residence In Alameda Destroyed". The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco, California. March 24, 1897. p. 8. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  4. ^ "Our Neighborhood". Fernside Home Owners Association. 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  5. ^ Imelda Binneboese Merlin (1977). "Alameda: A Geographical History". Friends of the Alameda Free Library. Alameda, California. Retrieved 2024-06-06.

Greg Henderson (talk) 17:52, 6 June 2024 (UTC)Reply

  Partly done Infobox added. Happy Editing--IAmChaos 02:39, 11 June 2024 (UTC)Reply

Edit Request - Add History section

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  • Add a History section.
  • Under history say the following:

The origins of Fernside date back to the late 19th century, a period marked by rapid growth and development in the San Francisco Bay Area. Initially, Fernside was the private 250 acres (100 ha) estate of Alfred A. Cohen, a lawyer, and railroad financier. Cohen's estate included a grand mansion, expansive gardens, and various outbuildings, symbolizing the wealth and status of its owner. The mansion was destroyed by fire on March 23, 1897, including an art gallery with paintings, furniture, and a library.[1][2]

The Cohen property, which served as an orchard and horse pasture, was subdivided in the late 1920s. The heirs of the estate planned this transition, transforming Fernside into the residential neighborhood we know today.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Strange Story Of The Cohens". The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco, California. March 25, 1897. p. 8. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  2. ^ ""Fernside" the Notable Cohen Residence In Alameda Destroyed". The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco, California. March 24, 1897. p. 8. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  3. ^ "Our Neighborhood". Fernside Home Owners Association. 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  4. ^ Imelda Binneboese Merlin (1977). "Alameda: A Geographical History". Friends of the Alameda Free Library. Alameda, California. Retrieved 2024-06-06.

Greg Henderson (talk) 15:34, 12 June 2024 (UTC)Reply