The Emeryville Peninsula: The Vibrant Neighborhood that Nearly Wasn’t
Today, the Emeryville Peninsula is among the most vibrant and populated areas of our city. Runners, dog-walkers and cyclists traversing its trails, panoramic views,
Farms in Emeryville? …mooo! Historic Berkeley Farms Brand Built in Emeryville
Berkeley Farms, a staple of the dairy aisle of our local grocery stores for over a fifty years, sadly filed for bankruptcy last week.
“Cover The Earth” The Story of a Forgotten Bay Area Landmark
A 2012 article by Chronicle writer Peter Hartlaub contained an impressive list of long-gone Bay Area landmarks. Among this list were two Emeryville icons:
Black History Month Special: Golden Gate Key & Lock – A 3rd Generation Black-Owned Family Business returns to Emeryville
Golden Gate Key & Lock holds an impressive legacy that may have been overlooked by residents of Emeryville. The African-American owned business goes back
Tyler Hoare AKA “The Red Baron” returning to Emeryville for Career Retrospective
The Compound Gallery will be kicking off a seven week retrospective of the work of Tyler Hoare AKA “The Red Baron” this Saturday March 18th. Hoare’s
The End: Last in a Three-part Series on the History of the Emeryville Mudflat Sculptures
The Emeryville Mudflat Sculptures were an anonymous folk art sculpture garden that utilized trash and driftwood as its medium for public art. Considering how it
Radical as Folk: Second of a Three-part Series on the History of the Emeryville Mudflat Sculptures
In the face of great uncertainty, fear, and cultural upheaval that plagued the 1960s an art movement bloomed that inspired millions. Starting in 1964,
Origins: First of a Three-part Series on the History of the Emeryville Mudflat Sculptures
Most people who have heard of the Emeryville Mudflat Sculptures know very little about them. If you have seen pictures of them, you are left
Pacific Coast League Baseball in Emeryville: The History of the Oakland Oaks Ballpark
As the 2016 baseball season kicks into full swing, it’s a great time to remind residents of Emeryville’s rich baseball history. East Bay baseball has its heart
