Category Archives: Oakland History Room

Sampson’s Lake Merritt and Wild Pets

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Christmas Balloon Parade, 1949: Downtown Merchants Association

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The second annual Christmas Balloon Parade through downtown Oakland, California, featuring huge character balloons, marching bands, and children’s groups from various recreation centers.

Christmas Balloon Parade, 1948: Downtown Merchants Association

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Oakland’s first annual Christmas Balloon Parade, featuring 30 large character balloons, eight high school marching bands, two municipal bands, and youth groups from various recreation centers.

Bay Area Parks and Zoos: Covel, Paul F.

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Lake Merritt Birds: Covel, Paul F.

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Homemade Films of Oakland: Moyle, W. S.

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Footage of speed boat races on Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park, during the 1940s and 1950s.