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This historical, artistic map highlights landmarks, geographic and transportation features, plants and animals that were once a part of the Tri-City landscape – Fremont, Newark and Union City, but have since vanished, passed into oblivion, or been buried by the forward march of time. Each icon on the map has a backstory that you can explore through text, audio and video. Simply click on any image, letter or number on the map below to learn more.
This historical, artistic map highlights landmarks, geographic and transportation features, plants and animals that were once a part of the Tri-City landscape – Fremont, Newark and Union City, but have since vanished, passed into oblivion, or been buried by the forward march of time. Each icon on the map has a backstory that you can explore through text, audio and video. Simply click on any image, letter or number on the map below to learn more.
The map is a springboard for future discussions about the rich history of the Tri-City, which was and is an important part of the West, the United States & the World.
The map is a springboard for future discussions about the rich history of the Tri-City, which was and is an important part of the West, the United States & the World.
Through this map, we hope you find the story behind the place, locate and learn about the treasures that have been forgotten.
Through this map, we hope you find the story behind the place, locate and learn about the treasures that have been forgotten.
This project is a collaboration between the Washington Township Museum of Local History and California Revealed, an initiative of the California State Library. All artwork has been done by local artist Jeff Schinkel.
This project is a collaboration between the Washington Township Museum of Local History and California Revealed, an initiative of the California State Library. All artwork has been done by local artist Jeff Schinkel.
This project is supported by California Revealed and administered
in California by the State Librarian. The program is made possible by
funding from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under
the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.
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