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  1. Before the downfall of Fassking's Gardens, Louis Fassking was a fervent participant in the fierce debates surrounding horsecar lines. Steve Gorman tells the surprising yet familiar tale of the battles surrounding public transportation in the 1800s.

    alamedapost.com/history/todays

    #Alameda #Railroad #EagleAvenue #GrandStreet #GrandStation #MinturnCourt #LincolnAvenue #LouisFassking #FasskingsResort #AlamedaTreasures #MarcuseAndRemmel #SantaClaraAvenue #AlamedaOaklandAndPiedmontRailroad

  2. After Fassking's Hotel closed, Marcuse & Remmel entered into Alameda real estate and quickly became the most prolific builders of their time. Steve Gorman reveals how this partnership—which blossomed in the 1890s—left beautiful fingerprints all around the island that we can still see today.

    alamedapost.com/history/todays

    #Alameda #LincolnAve #WoodyMinor #GrandStreet #GrandStation #MastickCourt #MinturnCourt #NeptuneBeach #AlamedaMuseum #LouisFassking #AlamedaTreasure #FasskingsResort

  3. Alameda's Grand Station commercial district has been a hub of activity for almost 160 years. Travel back in time with Steve Gorman to learn about Fassking's resort, the former railroad station, surrounding amenities, and attractions.

    alamedapost.com/history/todays

    #Alameda #Encinal #Railroad #GrandStreet #GrandStation #LincolnAvenue #LouisFasskings #AlamedaTreasure #FasskingsResort #SanFrancisco&OaklandRailroad