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A Brief History of the Brazilian Room
The Brazilian Room derives its name from its rich hardwood paneling. These walls
were once part of the Golden
Gate International Exposition's 'World's Fair' famed Brazilian Pavilion, displayed
on Treasure Island in 1939. When
the exposition ended, the Brazilian Room was presented to the East
Bay Regional Park District by the country of Brazil as a gift of friendship.
Because the exterior of the building was perishable, the building was dismantled
for transport to Tilden Regional Park. The Works Progress Administration built
a new permanent exterior, combining local rock and timber with the beautiful walls,
floors and fixtures from Brazil. A Brief History of Kennedy GroveLong before this 95-acre area became a park, it was the site of ranchos, wheat
fields, and stations for a narrow-gauge railroad that ran from Oakland to Orinda
through Richmond and the Sobrante Hills. A Brief History of Lake TemescalOriginally constructed as a storage lake for drinking water, Temescal opened to the public in 1936 as one of the District's first three parks. The handsome stone building overlooking its lake was constructed in 1940 by the Works Progress administration crews. The park is recovering from the 1991 Oakland Tunnel fire. |
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