Our Oakland on Nostr: #TodayInOaklandHistory August 7, 1858, Albert Vander Naillen, Jr. was born. He was a ...
#TodayInOaklandHistory August 7, 1858, Albert Vander Naillen, Jr. was born. He was a surveyor, engineer, actor (to the consternation of his father), but most famously, a balloonist.
In August 1909, he and Captain Park A. Van Tassell soared aloft in a balloon called the "City of Oakland." Thousands gathered downtown to watch the launch.
You may have seen the balloon featured on the East Bay Yesterday "Long Lost Oakland" poster (now available as a puzzle), or heard about it on the podcast.
Balloon photo in #Oakland is looking west on 14th Street. The older city hall is visible in the background. Courtesy Oakland History Center
https://oaklandwiki.org/Albert_Vander_Naillen%2C_Jr
https://eastbayyesterday.com
In August 1909, he and Captain Park A. Van Tassell soared aloft in a balloon called the "City of Oakland." Thousands gathered downtown to watch the launch.
You may have seen the balloon featured on the East Bay Yesterday "Long Lost Oakland" poster (now available as a puzzle), or heard about it on the podcast.
Balloon photo in #Oakland is looking west on 14th Street. The older city hall is visible in the background. Courtesy Oakland History Center
https://oaklandwiki.org/Albert_Vander_Naillen%2C_Jr
https://eastbayyesterday.com