Re: (rshsdepot) SP OAkland Pier

[Seth Bramson <sbramson_@_bellsouth.net>]

 >>>Yes, the Oakland Mole, as it was known, was a pretty large arched 
shed structure.  Much has been written about that facility, as, 
apparently, there were a couple of really terrific restaurants there and 
it was a pretty well used meeting place.  In addition, the Key System 
Pier, which, while not arched was heavily used, was connected, I 
believe, to the Key System's Hotel in Oakland, and, as I understand it, 
one could board trains there, also.  (The Key System Hotel also 
supposedly had great food and was famous for freshly baked rolls or pies 
or some such.)
Paul S. Luchter wrote:

>I see in the book Rails to San Francisco Bay that the SP terminal in 
>Oakland, Oakland Pier was an arched shed...
>
>But not Alameda Pier though the building had an arch look
>


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