What is Lidingö & Alameda?

Lidingö, Sweden. Initiated in 1959 as part of President Eisenhower's people-to-people-movement, whose purpose was to develop better understanding among people from different countries after World War II. Both Alameda and Lidingö are islands with a bridge connecting them to a big city.

What was the Alameda Works shipyard?

The Alameda Works Shipyard was one of the largest and best-equipped shipyards in the country. Together with other industrial facilities, it became part of the defense industry buildup before and during World War II, which attracted many migrants from other parts of the United States for the high-paying jobs.

How do I get to Alameda Island?

Vehicle access to Alameda Island is via three bridges from Oakland ( Park Street, Fruitvale Avenue, and High Street Bridges ), as well as the two one-way Posey and Webster Street Tubes leading into Oakland's Chinatown.