History of Alameda County.


A long way...
Board of Supervisors History
Alameda County Timeline



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Timeline
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1900
  • June 8, 1901
    "Centennial Light" starts at the Livermore Fire station.
  • August 16, 1905
    Judson Powder Works explodes in Albany.
  • January 7, 1907
    City of Piedmont incorporates.
  • September 23, 1908
    City of Ocean View incorporates, mainly to stop the dumping of garbage from Berkeley.
  • June 4, 1909
    First San Leandro Cherry Festival.
  • October 30, 1909
    City of Ocean View changes name to Albany. In 1927, Albany becomes a charter city