Oakland's iconic Tribune Tower

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Tribune Tower
13th Street, Oakland, c.1925

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Founded by George Staniford and Benet Dewes in 1874, the ‘Oakland Tribune’ became a major newspaper under William Edward Dargie, who acquired it two years later. He added a wire service dispatch, special editions, an early Bell telephone, and a double cylinder press, all leading innovations at the time.   Joseph Knowland, a former U.S. congressman, bought the paper in 1915 and built this 21-story tower, completed in 1923, for the Tribune’s headquarters. 

The paper remained in the family over 60 years.

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The Knowland family, who owned the newspaper for over 50 years, were known for their efforts to modernize the Port of Oakland, construct the Bay Bridge, and establish a regional park system for Alameda and Contra Costa Counties." 

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If you have not been to the Tavern that has reopened in the Tribune - here is a shot of display of picture frame moulding, "framed" in their entrance -  I suggest the above iconic picture be included in their program too - and some more local history to add to the story - what do you think?

we suggest that you get in there and check it out:  Tribune Tavern as a terrific happy hour - a perfect after work spot

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Digitally mastered and extended width created by Bennett Hall/Business Image Group
Original from the Oakland Public Library - Oakland History Room, Oakland Public Library

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order a print and have us frame it locally at our Oakland picture framing studio - Eco Framing