Internet Research...not a whole lot out there....

This week's assignment is to do internet research and find what electronic sources are available that pertain to our topic. I located a lot of current information - including this aeriel photo. However, my claim that "written history of Bay Farm Island is not available" was reinforced by the lack of information available. What I did find was...

I attempted, once again, to go to the Alameda Museum. I must share that the establishment keeps the oddest hours! Of the 20 + times I've attempted to visit, I've only been successful twice. This Sunday was another loss cause - lights were on but no one was home! If you're interested in the Museum that I rarely get to go inside, the website is http://www.alamedamuseum.org/museum/museumgallery/museumgallery.html

After some additional searching, I was able to locate some very brief information about Bay Farm Island on Wikipedia. If you're interested in that blurb, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bay_Farm_Island,_Alameda,_California.

Apparently, realtors Chuck and Nancy Bianch are self proclaimed "Bay Farm
Island Experts". According to the Harbor Bay Realty website, this is the
"go-to" couple if interested in purchasing property in the area. The
website boasts of Bay Farm Island's affluent neighborhoods, great schools,
it's very own golf course.

Bay Farm Island's claim to fame is that is it is the current home of the Oakland Raiders NFL football team and it's steep in aviation history with the the famed female aviator Amelia Earhart flying out of the nearby Oakland Airport. There is even an elementary school named after her.

Another website I found has very specific information about the demographics of the current residents. If you're interested go to http://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Bay-Farm-Island-Alameda-CA.html. You will find income levels, education levels, even the time most residents leave for work.

Outside of this information, there is very little information available about Bay Farm Island.