Subjects
Below are resources sorted by subject matter and location.
african-American History
African-Americans and the vote
Slideshow from Prof. Erika Walker's webinar sharing a deep-dive examination of the historic and continuing struggle for African-American voting rights.
African-American Genealogy
Recording from an online Zoom presentation on African-American genealogy with Alvis Ward, Jr and Felicia Addison of the African-American Genealogical Society of Northern California.
Black Health & Wellness
Recording from an online Zoom presentation on the Black COVID experience featuring Angela Andrews, Dr. William Spivey, Teresa Cox, L.K. Monroe, and Dr. Michael LeNoir.
Hayward
Miss Black Hayward
Learn about this Hayward original pageant started by students at Hayward High School in 1974.
The Spanish Flu Pandemic
A article exploring the impact of the Spanish Influenza Pandemic of 1918 on the Hayward area, and the similarities to COVID-19.
Historic City Hall
An article exploring Historic Hayward City Hall on Mission Blvd.
Hayward San Mateo Bridge
An article that looks at the story behind “the longest bridge in the world”
immigration
An article that looks at immigration in the Hayward area for more than a century.
Agricultural history
Read about the vast agricultural history of the area
Baseball in hayward
An article exploring the history of baseball in Hayward
Mysterious Fire at Muir School
A mysterious explosion led to the destruction (and eventual rebuilding) of a Hayward school in 1935
The Hayward Airport
An article that explores the history behind the Hayward Municipal Airport
Hayward, A Resort Town
Believe it or not, Hayward used to be a vacation spot! Learn more in this article.
Hayward’s Railroad History
An article that explores the history of the railroads in the Hayward area
Bank of Haywards
An article looking at the story of the Bank of Haywards (yes with an ‘s’) and the iconic building that still stands today
One Corner
A look at the corner of C and Main Streets and how much that one spot has changed
The WWII Home Front in the Hayward Area
An article exploring what the home front looked like for the Hayward area during World War II
Loyal Americans: Japanese American Imprisonment During WWII
Read about the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.
the 1913 hayward blossom festival
An article exploring the “greatest attraction ever held in Hayward”
J.C. Penney
Read up on the story of J.C. Penney’s in Hayward
1929 Hayward Shootout
An article looking at the story behind the first Hayward police officer killed in the line of duty.
The Electric Railway
A history of the Oakland, San Leandro, and Haywards Electric Railway.
Castro Valley
Castro valley Grammar School
Learn about Castro Valley Grammar School in this article
History of the Castro Valley Library
An article detailing the history of the Castro Valley Library in honor of their 100th anniversary.
Castro Valley High School
Learn the story behind Castro Valley High School
San Lorenzo
Building San Lorenzo Village
A link to a YouTube version of the video that was featured in the Your Story exhibit
San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery
A history of the final resting place for many SLZ area pioneers
Hinckley Cottage
The story behind a Meek family property that once stood near the Cherryland mansion
Mt. Eden
Mt. Eden
An article that explores the history of the development of Mt. Eden
The Oliver Salt Company
Take a look at the impact and importance of the Oliver Salt Company within the Bay Area.