Oakland City Landmark 1975 The Cupola National Register of Historical Places

Newsletter 1976

of the Alameda County Historical Society Landmark 1985 Pardee Home Museum California Historic Landmark

Spring / Summer 2016 1998

Earthquake Governor and smarting over his participation in the In addition to Frank Mott being known Earthquake Mayor: Oakland’s anti-labor stance against unemployed as “the Mayor who built Oakland” he is Dynamic Duo males in the previous depression. Oakland’s “Earthquake Mayor” for his By Ron Bachman tireless work in bringing Oakland back after the April 18th, 1906 earthquake. We previously met Frank Mott when his He worked day and night at Oakland’s hardware store provided Mayor George City Hall alongside Governor Pardee Pardee (1893-1895) with the “pick- who was residing (that is camping out) handles or wheel spokes” to assist the at the City Hall for weeks. Governor thousand members of Kelley’s Army Pardee was getting State and Federal out of Oakland by train. They were part aid for San Francisco, supervising the of the 18% unemployed males of the evacuation of San Francisco, keeping 1893 depression who were banks open, and supervising the health participating in the March on needs of a natural disaster while Mott Washington. Mayor Pardee did not Oakland Civic Center, 1917 was doing similar work for the city of want this group in Oakland so he and (now Kaiser Convention Center) Oakland. his political friends ushered them from Mott’s mayoral reign is still marked by the ferry landing to the Southern Pacific the most successful “City Beautiful Rail Road station. (See PHM’s Spring Movement” that was occurring /Summer Cupola 2015 Article, The throughout the United States. These Myth of Pick-Handle Pardee) include the building of Oakland’s City Hall, the Oakland Civic Center (the Kaiser Convention Center), the development of Lake Merritt including Oakland’s first Municipal Boat House, the Pergola (Colonnade) and Loggia, the beginning of the construction of the Band Stand and more. Mott was also responsible for establishing Oakland’s first public museum in the historic Camron-Stanford House which was the forerunner of the Oakland Museum of Oakland Pergola and Colonnade California (1969). It was Mayor Mott Because of the damage from the who hired Curator Charles Wilcomb earthquake and the fire that followed in from San Francisco’s DeYoung San Francisco, its citywide destruction Museum to begin Oakland’s was known throughout the world. Oakland City Hall, 1917 Frank Mott remarkable development of its Oakland suffered great damage, but Because of Mott’s favor to Mayor Museums. did not have fires. The main damage Pardee and their friendship, Oakland’s was to large buildings with the collapse Mayor launched the political career of of their roofs and exterior walls. businessman Mott by appointing him to For all of his work, Mayor Mott is rarely a vacancy in Oakland’s City Council recognized or remembered in where he was reelected twice more Oakland’s history. As far as I know and then elected Oakland’s Mayor in there are no edifices or streets named 1905 serving to 1915. He, like Pardee, in his honor. We are lucky that was a Progressive Republican Mayor, Governor Pardee’s daughter, Helen, but also supported by the Democrats established the Pardee Home Museum and the Municipal League. He was as part of her will so that her family opposed by labor, which was still Oakland Boathouse, 1920s (now Lake Chalet Restaurant) would not be forgotten. Hear Here (Pardee Home) Hans Pardee Home Museum Annual Pardee Garage-Parking Opportunity Gallas Talk about Their “There” Fourth of July Patriotic Picnic Thanks to support and cooperation by (Gertrude Stein & Alice B. Toklas) The Pardee Home Museum Annual the City of Oakland, garage parking is Fourth of July Picnic will be held on now available at a significantly reduced Monday, July 4, 2014 from 12:00- rate for those attending many Pardee 4:00pm at the Pardee Home, 672 11th Home Museum (PHM) events. The rate Street, Oakland. Please enter through will be $2 per hour rather than $4, to a the Carriage House on 12th Street. maximum of $12. You can now park in Refreshments will include barbequed the secure, lighted City parking garage burgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, (City Center West) located a block cold drinks and other treats. A away at 1250 Martin Luther King Way, highlight will be the performances of just across 12th Street. However, this Pianist Frederick Hodges and Singer parking is only available on weekdays. Ann Gibson, both renowned for their The garage is open till 11 pm every ragtime music. weekday. To receive the 50% discount Alice B. Toklas (l.) and Gertrude Stein (r.) you must follow these instructions: in drawing by San Francisco artist John Keating 1. Drive into one of the garage On Sunday, June 19th, at 4pm Hans entrances located on Martin Luther Gallas will speak in the Carriage House King Way or Jefferson St. Push the at the Pardee Home Museum. Mr. button marked “Push for Token” Gallas is a respected expert on the life and take token from entry device of Oakland-reared Gertrude Stein and and then take the coin-sized token her longtime partner, Alice B. Toklas. with you to PHM. Even though Ms. Stein passed away 2. Attend the Pardee Home Museum 70 years ago she is still a very colorful event/tea/tour and upon leaving part of the history of our city and also a put the token on the Validator vibrant part of early 20th century device located just off the kitchen bohemian Paris. She was a in the nook area. The unit will beep passionate advocate for the “new” in when validation occurs. Ask a staff art and her literary friendships grew to member if you need assistance. include writers as diverse as 3. After leaving PHM, proceed directly William Carlos Williams, to the parking garage. While still on Djuana Barnes, F. Scott Fitzgerald, foot, locate the pay machine James Joyce, and Ernest Hemingway. located near the exit driveways. It was to Hemingway that Stein coined Put token into marked slot and the the phrase “the lost generation” Family activities include croquet and machine will show the amount of describing the expatriate writers living badminton on the lawn. An opportunity money needed in order to exit the abroad between the wars. She and drawing will be held for fun prizes. garage. You can pay by cash or Picasso were also close friends and Admission donation is $15 for adults credit card. After you’ve paid, the confidants. and $5 for children 5 to 11 (under 5 token will be returned to you by the Hans Gallas's private collection of free). Tours of the historic Pardee pay machine. Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas Home will be available for an additional 4. Take the token with you and return memorabilia is impressive. Items from $5. For more information and advance directly to your car and drive to exit his collection have been exhibited in reservations, call (510) 444-2187. All lane. Put token into indicated slot the U.S. and abroad. proceeds benefit the historic Pardee and the gate will open to allow you House and gardens. The Pardee to exit. This will be an exciting event with Mr. Historic Home Museum is a section Note: To avoid additional charges Gallas talking about books and 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. please promptly return to the garage ephemera in his collection. He will be For additional information as we get after you’ve had your token validated. leaving selected pieces to be displayed closer to July 4th, check the Pardee Then promptly return to your car and as a small exhibition at the Pardee Home Museum website at exit the garage. Home Museum for viewing during teas www.pardeehome.org and tours for a six week period. After Also, another city garage is available the lecture, a lovely champagne and on Saturdays about 3 blocks further hors d'oeuvre reception will be held. away, and it is free on that day. This is Space is limited so reserve now to the garage located behind the City Hall th secure a place! At $25 donation per at 14 and Clay Streets. Neither person, tickets can be found at this garage is open on Sundays but the website: http://hearheretheirthere.bpt.me/. street meters don’t apply on Sunday For more information, please call and parking is generally easier in the Richelle Lieberman at (510) 381-1973. area around the Pardee Home Museum. Introducing New Board Member Introducing New Board Member Richelle Lieberman Wayne Marzolf Richelle was born, raised and educated Wayne Marzolf comes to the Pardee in Oakland. She speaks proudly of her Historic Home Museum with grandparents who immigrated from experience and talent. Wayne is a Austria-Hungry to America, first to New general contractor in business with his Membership Application York City and then west to Oakland at brother since he graduated from the turn of the 20th century. Richelle is college and moved to California in YES! I want to become a member of a perfect fit for the Pardee Home 1975. the Pardee Home Museum. Museum because Oakland and history He grew up in the small town of are her passions. Clarence, New York (about 1,000 __ Student $15 Richelle does not do anything half way. population). As he looks back he __ Individual $35 She supports many Oakland causes. realizes he had a Tom Sawyer type of In 2011 she co-founded the POWER boyhood: catching crawdads, fishing, __ Family $50 organization (Progressive Oakland swimming in the river and playing in the __ Benefactor $75 Women for Empowerment and Reform) woods. For a little cash he trapped which recognizes and honors women muskrats and sold the pelts for $3.00 __ Patron $100 - $249 who have made a difference and each. In high school he played __ Sustaining $250 - $499 encourages diverse people coming basketball. Wayne attended college at together in Oakland. Each September the University of Buffalo in New York __ Sponsor $500 - $999 POWER holds the Delilah Beasley Tea and majored in business management. __ Visionary $1,000 & up in the gardens of the Pardee home to While he was in college his entire honor these women. Richelle has family moved to California so upon given her skills in keeping history alive graduating Wayne headed west. He __ New Member __ Renewing by serving on the boards of the intended to get a master’s degree in Bellevue Club, Oakland’s Shakespeare business but changed directions and Please make check payable to In the Park and the Camron-Stanford went into the construction business Pardee Historic Home Museum House. Now the Pardee Historic Home with his brother. His early training for and mail to Museum is pleased to have her this was building multiple tree forts as a enthusiasm. Since coming on the kid. Pardee Home Museum board at the Pardee Home Richelle has th Wayne is married and has a son who 672 11 St, arranged for several historic works in the construction company and Oakland, CA 94607-3651 presentations depicting Julia Morgan, a daughter. He has three Isadora Duncan, Ina Coolbrith and a grandchildren. lecture about the history of lighting. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Soon she will bring lecturer Hans Volunteer work has always been an Gallas to our Carriage House to talk important part of Wayne's life. In 1987 st about Gertrude Stein and Alice B. he started a golf tournament to raise 1 Member’s Name (or Gift Name) Toklas, 70 years after Gertrude’s funds for the Boys and Girls Club of death. See another article in this Alameda. The tournament and funding edition of the Cupola about this event. continues to this day. He is on the 2nd Member’s Name (if applicable) board of trustees at the Piedmont For 44 years Richelle has been with Community Church. For 18 years her partner Noah Harms. Together they during Spring break he has taken teen have an estate sale and antique Address rd agers, with a church program, to business at 380 4 street in the Jack Mexico to build houses for families London Square area called "Something living in shacks. This year over 250 To Sell About". Besides Noah, Richelle City State Zip students built 17 homes. Wayne offers has another true love in her life, an his knowledge, skills and patience to adorable small white Maltese/Poodle this huge project. His hobby is skiing dog, Fannie. and of course grandchildren. Home Phone Work Phone Richelle is a passionate person about Wayne’s talents will be very helpful and life. As she said, ”We need to realize appreciated at the Pardee Historic we only have so many days on the E-mail Home Museum. planet to expose ourselves to all the good things in life and this includes Thank You for your Help! food”. (said with a smile)” The Pardee Historic Home Museum has already been enriched by Richelle and we look forward to her future events being planned.

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The Cupola is published by the Pardee Home Museum 672 11th Street, Oakland, CA 94607-3651 Phone: (510) 444-2187 Email: [email protected] The Pardee Historic Home Museum, Inc. is a private non- profit organization originally established in 1981 as the Pardee Home Foundation to preserve, interpret, and keep the historic home and gardens of the Pardee family open to the public. Pardee Historic Home Museum, Inc. Directors Cynthia Foster, Chair Darlene Dawson, Vice Chair Kay Cheatham, Secretary Sue Coffin, Treasurer Ron Pardee Nielson, Honorary Director Stan Stidham, Honorary Director Ron Bachman Cherie Donahue Lisa Gerstacker Michael Henn Richelle Lieberman Wayne Marzolf Russell Nelson Paul Silberstein

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Our Teas Aren’t Just for Ladies Who Wear Purple & have Red Hats In February, the Pardee House was the venue for an eight year old’s birthday party. The birthday girl and her guests were dressed for the occasion, with fancy dresses, hats, beads and white gloves. They had a marvelous time at the tea, as did the members of the Tea Committee who served them. Consider a Pardee Tea for your next celebration!