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Wesley Adams: From England to Oakland!

This Exhibit presents a collection of artifacts, photographs and stories documenting the immigration of Wesley Adams to California on the 130th anniversary of his arrival in Oakland. Learn about this fascinating gentleman who became so prominent in the history of our town!
Adams Children and Cow
Adams Children and Cow
Photograph
Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Print
Copper Humidor
Copper Humidor
Object/Artifact
Edison Wax Cylinder Recording
Edison Wax Cylinder Recording
Audio Recording
Glastonbury / Lotus Pitcher
Glastonbury / Lotus Pitcher
Glassware
Library Table
Library Table
Furniture
Miniature Barrel Humidor
Miniature Barrel Humidor
Object/Artifact
The Birth-Place of William Shakspeare
The Birth-Place of William Shakspeare
Print
The Library of Wit and Humor
The Library of Wit and Humor
Book
Violin
Violin
Object/Artifact
W. B. Brown Co. Lamp
W. B. Brown Co. Lamp
Furniture
Wesley Adams and Family ca. 1920
Wesley Adams and Family ca. 1920
Photograph