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EYE ON THE BAY - CITY OF ALAMEDA ON CAMERA

By Evelyn Kennedy

Real Estate Agent with Alain Pinel Realtors CalBRE#00979900

May 28, 2011 06:56 AM

EYE ON THE BAY - CITY OF ALAMEDA ON CAMERA

EYE ON THE BAY - CITY OF ALAMEDA ON CAMERA. Last Thursday a local CBS (KPIX) affiliate broadcasted a program all about my city, Alameda. It was very good and entertaining and packed with a lot of information about Alameda in a half hour show.

Google map of Alameda CA yellow, green, blue

One of the main areas the show visited is the downtown area, Park Street. The host, Brian Hackney, spoke with the Alameda Park Street Business Association executive director, Robb Ratto places to see and things to do in Alameda.

They visited the renovated Historic Alameda Theater, local restaurants and Toy Safari, an unique toy store.

Alameda Historic Theatre

The show moved to the west end of the island to Webster Street another business district in Alameda. They visited the Pinball Museum, more restaurants, the U.S.S. Hornet, a World War II aircraft carrier, the Webster and Posey Tubes and a business on the Robert Crown Memorial Beach which rents windsurfing boards.

pinball machines, red, green, blue,

If you have time please view this video of my lovely city, Alameda, CA.

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2011/05/19/day-trip-to-alameda/

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Elizabeth Byrne

Keller Williams Realty - Arlington, VA

Arlington Virginia Real Estate

Evelyn, Alameda is a lovely city. Thank you for giving us an opportunity to learn about your city. Our 31-day challenge is almost over - hang in there.

May 28, 2011 08:42 AM

Evelyn Kennedy

Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA

Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Elizabeth:

Thank heaven it is almost over. I am tired. And the quality of my blogs is not great. How are you doing? Thanks for commenting. Have a nice Memorial Day holiday.

May 28, 2011 08:48 AM

Connie Harvey

Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN

Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Evelyn, It sounds like it really was a good program. It's nice when they take the time to really show you what's out there.

May 28, 2011 09:54 AM

Connie:

They did do a good job. I am a member of the Park Street Business Association Board of Directors. Robb Ratto, our executive director, told us he though he would be with the TV crew for a couple of hours. He as actually with them all day. He said they were the nicest, easy going TV guys he has met. Of course, Robb Ratto makes friends easily and is gregarious, just the kind of person TV folk like to deal with. I am glad you enjoyed the program and thank you for commenting. I appreciate your taking the time to reply to my blog.

May 28, 2011 10:02 AM

Al Raymondi

Ocean View Realty Group in Ormond By The Sea Florida - Ormond Beach, FL

Ormond By The Sea Florida - Home and Condo Sales

Evelyn that photo of the pin ball machines sure brings back memories.

May 28, 2011 10:56 AM

Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.

pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA

SF NYC LA

What a great story on Alameda! I've been there for work a few times and always tell myself "I'll be back" because it so quaint... but, then, life takes over and I forget to go back! I really need to put this in my calendar... thanks, Evelyn - for the reminder...

May 28, 2011 01:15 PM

Peggy:

Even though we don't have the French Laundry, we do have some fine restaurants. Please do come back and thank you for commenting about my blog. Hope you have an enjoyable Memorial Day.

May 28, 2011 05:44 PM

Scott Freedle

Metro Brokers Freedle and Associates - Centennial, CO

Evelyn, who would have thought there was a pinball museum? There are many fans, as I see pinball machines in some basements while showing!

May 29, 2011 03:51 AM

Scott:

I thought the same thing. A pinball museum in Alameda? But it is a cool place, even for a non-player.

May 29, 2011 04:09 AM

John Mayer

Oikos Realty, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach Florida - Cocoa Beach, FL

Your Beach Area Expert

Evelyn - It's always great to have your area showcased in the media. Can you send me one of those pinball machines? :-)

May 29, 2011 04:44 AM

Elisa Uribe Realtor #01427070

Golden Gate Sotheby's International - Berkeley, CA

Opening the Doors to California Homes -East Bay

Groupon just had a deal on the pinball museum, did you see it? I plan to go, OH, and I love the toy store and shop there for my nephew and niece.

May 29, 2011 10:26 AM

Elisa:

Yes, I saw it. I bought two tickets for my husband and daughter. They still haven't gone yet. But my husband visited the pinball business at its last location in Alameda. He loved it. Toy Safari is really fun. I love just looking at the all the stuff she has there. My office is not far from the store. My office is on Park Avenue and Central Avenue. We're a block from Starbucks and Peets. Hope you enjoy your Memorial Day holiday.

May 29, 2011 10:59 AM

EC, JF, Double R and Zoey the Cool Cat

Russel Ray Photos - San Diego, CA

I'm hoping that the Pinball Museum is an interactive museum. That would be fun!

May 31, 2011 11:33 AM

Eric:

I'll call the owners and see if that is the case. You are right it would be great.

May 31, 2011 11:59 AM

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