Now evanosky s longtime writing and publishing partner, eric j. Jul 19, 2009 from dennis evanosky s book mountain view cemetery symbols abound in cemeteries and make them interesting. Dennis evanosky who has written several books on east bay history. Dennis has written three books about bay area history.
Books go search hello select your address yearend deals find a gift best sellers customer service. Find signed collectible books by dennis evanosky alameda. This book strives to uncover history many havent heard about a neighborhood too easily overlooked. May 26, 2016 the laurel book, as a badge on the cover attests, is the first in a series of local histories evanosky will be producing with the stellar media group. Product title the library book paperback average rating. The union grounds in brooklyn, new york, is considered to be the first ballpark ever built, when.
Laurel book store needs your help or who wants to own a. Dennis evanosky is the editor of the alameda sun newspaper. Isbn 9781607250753 9781607250753 softcover, stellar media group, 2008. On august 15, 2007, dennis published the first in a series of books that will feature bay area history. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Peter evanosky phone, address, background info whitepages. A neatly trimmed sheaf of ripened wheat, an inverted torch that still burns and an obelisk draped with a tasseled pall. Us access only commemorative parks from abandoned public cemeteries. Mountain view cemetery by dennis evanosky goodreads. A 125page book, the first in the history is all around us series by dennis evanosky.
We got expanded book and gift selections, the convenience of being right on the bart line and at a transit hub, the opportunity to hold more and bigger author events, the chance to showcase local art on the walls each month, the ability to do more school outreach with more staff. We need your help to catch up on some expenses and move forward with a new lease and to be able to plan for the future. Included are the stories behind these significant locations as told by the east bay historians dennis evanosky and eric j. Kos, joins him for the c latest title in the series. Exploring the laurel district oakland public library.
This first book focuses on the neighborhood where ive lived for twenty years. The laurel book, as a badge on the cover attests, is the first in a series of local histories evanosky will be producing with the stellar media group. Volume 19 number 9 november 2007 mayors summer jobs program. A beautiful fullcolor hard cover coffee table book featuring historic photographs paired with modern day shots of the same location. Kos and dennis evanosky 2004, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Be sure to look for dennis various local history books next time youre at laurel. Then and now thunder bay ser east bay then and now by eric. Local historian, editor and author dennis evanosky will share the history of his oakland neighborhood, the laurel district, from the arrival of the ohlone to the early 20th century development of laurel grove park and key route heights. Oakland newspaper wins suit judge rules libel claim was. N ic k l o s t r a c c o post office box 19046, oakland, california 94619 510 2872655 to make it even more effective. Local historian, editor and author dennis evanosky will share the history of his. May 22, 2015 dennis evanosky friday, may 22, 2015 00.
Volume 19 number 9 november 2007 mayors summer jobs. Laurel book store needs your help or who wants to own a book. Kos to write and publish four books in the history is all around us series. Newly expanded with 30 pages on the neighboring dimond and allendale sections of oakland. Ive written a book about mountian view cemetery, site of the famous knockers and more, one about the laurel district where i live and a few more. A city for the dead and the living east bay express. A keen local historian he is the coauthor, with eric kos, of many california history books. Lost ballparks is a compilation of the cherished and storied baseball fields that have seen their final inning.
All the reasons that i moved the store from the laurel neighborhood to this big, beautiful space are still true. Dennis evanosky editor and copublisher alameda sun. Oaklands laurel district and oaklands mountain view cemetery. To that end, he is the author of several local history books. Dennis evanosky editor and copublisher alameda sun linkedin. In 2018, the book was expanded with 25 additional pages on neighboring areas dimond and allendale.
Dennis evanosky is the copublisher of the alameda sun newspaper. San francisco then and now 2010 edition open library. Dennis evanosky phone, address, background info whitepages. Price includes alameda county sales tax and shipping. Mountain view finally gave the city a burial ground it could be proud of, said dennis evanosky, a local. Lost ballparks by dennis evanosky pavilion ebook, free. Im a 20yearresident of the laurel district and one of the folks who. Hi andrew, i have always loved this blog and the sidewalk stamp blog. This book strives to uncover history many havent heard about a. Today, the sites of some of americas greatest ballparks are covered by housing, hospitals, highways, malls, parking lots, airports and in one case, a zoo. Lost ballparks by dennis evanosky overview with vintage photographs, this book explores classic ballparks of american and national league teams that are no more, such as bostons grand pavilion, home of the beaneaters, and huntington avenue grounds, onetime home of the red sox. I have history in my blood and have written two books about oakland californias history. Then and now thunder bay ser east bay then and now by.
I love to support writers and how much closer to home can you get than a book about the district where your store is. Exploring the laurel district wednesday, october 2, 67. San francisco then and now by dennis evanosky, 2010, thunder bay press edition, in english. He has also selfpublished a history of mountain view cemetery.
Oaklands laurel district, mountain view cemetery and alamedas architectural treasure chest. View dennis evanosky s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Jul 12, 2009 from dennis evanosky s book mountain view cemetery symbols abound in cemeteries and make them interesting. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for peter evanosky. In 1997, his interest in history led him to create an awardwinning calendar featuring the history of his oakland neighborhood. The walk was led by local historian dennis evanosky. It is, however, the most notable and the longestoperating graveyard in the city. Such a neighborhoodspecific book was seemingly built for the laurel bookstore to sell. He will also discuss the arrival of the streetcars and the macarthur freeway that divided the neighborhood.
Laurel book store, an oakland business for nearly 16 years is at a crossroad. Sports history may have been made within their boundaries and sometimes soaring. Dennis evanosky is currently considered a single author. Now evanoskys longtime writing and publishing partner, eric j. Buy a cheap copy of lost san francisco book by eric j. Oct 01, 2019 exploring the laurel district wednesday, october 2, 67. Nov 28, 20 dennis evanosky is the editor of thealameda sunnewspaper. Lost san francisco by dennis evanosky read online on bookmate. Jan 22, 2000 the item that sparked singhs suit was a september 1998 column by dennis evanosky, a neighborhood resident and volunteer on the metro staff who writes the regular shennanigans on the boulevard. His latest creation is oaklands laurel district, which he released right around the time of the laurel.
Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. He occasionally leads history walking tours for the oakland heritage alliance, oakland urban paths, and. For over 30 years, we have partnered with authors, publishers, and businesses to get books to speaking and training events, business conferences, and into company book clubs and reading listsmoving books and ideas into the business world every single day. Alamedas architectural treasure chest, and two books about mountain view cemetery. Dennis is currently writing a fourth book for the series about oaklands fruitvale and. He has written for and designed various publications before forming stellar media group inc.
Sep 6, 2020 read dennis evanosky s book lost ballparks. Dennis evanosky shenanigans on the boulevard continued on page 2 p h o t o c o l l a g e b y c h e r y l c h r is t ia n p d a l s e l l m a n you, too, can become a friend of the metro. He occasionally leads history walking tours for the oakland heritage alliance, oakland urban paths, and at mountain view cemetery. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover dennis. Kos publish the alameda sun, a weekly newspaper across the bay from san francisco. Eric graduated from the rhode island school of design in 1977.
Editor of the hills newspapers in the east bay, he has also worked closely with eric j. Rich bolecek, director of the oakland discovery centers on high st. He has also written three books in the series history is all around us. Local historian, editor and author dennis evanosky will share the history of his oakland neighborhood, the laurel district, from the arrival of the ohlone to the. Read lost san francisco, by dennis evanosky online on bookmate lost san francisco takes readers on a journey back to the buildings, parks, stadia, ferries even cemetaries and prisoners that ti. Kos and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for dennis evanosky. Luan stauss helps dennis evanosky show historical laurel photos at laurel book store. Lost ballparks by evanosky, dennis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Looks at how a city used to runthe old transport systems, former city halls, stores, theaters and cinemas, gas stations and car showrooms, restaurants, and people. Bay farm island is the fifth book in the history is all around us series begun by dennis evanosky which includes oaklands laurel district, lives of the dead, mountain view cemetery and alameda. Kos to author a number of books that feature photographs highlighting california history. He has teamed with fellow alameda sun publisher eric j. May 15, 2019 the former hilltop tavern next door to king kong, evanosky writes, is the only national park service ethnic historic indian site in alameda county.
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