History of Alameda County.


A long way...
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1950
  • November 14, 1954
    Eden Medical Center opens in Castro Valley.
  • September 22, 1955
    City of Newark incorporates to avoid being swallowed by the emerging city of Fremont.
  • January 23, 1956
    City of Fremont incorporates from the towns of Centerville, Irvington, Mission San Jose, Niles and Warm Springs.
  • January 26, 1959
    Towns of Alvarado and Decoto combine to create Union City.