Year Built: 1897
Admission Price: Non Members $-5-10,
subject to change
Hours: 1-4pm, 4th Saturdays Jan-Nov
City of Alameda Monument #26, the family home of renowned architect Henry H. Meyers, responsible for many civic structures in the East Bay. Docent led tours feature main house, studio/office, architectural display, with family pieces and decorative arts from collection of Alameda Museum and the public. House sits on 3 residential lots with beautiful grounds available for daytime rental for small weddings, catered parties for volunteer or business receptions, and art events, starting July 2013.
There are
several Alameda Museums that
surround the history of the city,
region, and the world. From the local
founding of the Alameda and its historic
homes, to the military interests of the
US in WWII and up to today, Alameda
preserves the past with its volunteers
and museums open to the public for
viewing. Many special events throughout
the year at these museums attract
travelers from all locations to
participate.
USS Hornet Museum, home to the USS Hornet floating military ship museum. WWII history comes to life on this vessel which is a museum, and includes many special events throughout the year. Location: 2324 Alameda Avenue near Park Street. Call: (510) 521-1233. alamedamuseum.org
Meyers House Museum was erected in 1897. It is an example of Colonial
Revival, an architectural style popular around the turn of the century.
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Things to See & Do in Alameda include a play house and Crab Cove Visitors Center. Annual events you may want to check out include the Egg Scramble before Easter, Oktoberfest each autumn, The Nutcracker Ballet in the winter, Halloween Events & Parties and the Tree Lighting Ceremony before Christmas.