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


Castro Valley Post Office

Read about the origins of the Castro Valley Post Office in this article

 
 

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.