Contra Costa County Historical Society

06/04/2026

Can you help us reach our goal?

Historical Alamo Photo Restoration Project

In the 1930s, Alamo, California was a sleepy agricultural village.

There was no freeway, no Army Corps of Engineers altering Alamo Creek, and no stoplights.

Albert Davies was a professional photographer who moved to Alamo in 1933 from Berkeley. He was the proprietor of “The Davies Press” and was very active in Alamo civic affairs, including trusteeship of the local grammar school. Mr. Davies spent his time here photographing the landscapes of the San Ramon Valley, the people, culture, businesses, and agriculture.

These photographic images represent a window into the pre-World War II way of life in Contra Costa County and were believed by the Contra Costa County Historical Society (CCCHS) to have been forever lost when Mr. Davies left Alamo and moved to the Sierra Nevada.

Miraculously, they have now been found.

CCCHS would like to preserve and protect these historical images by digitizing and scanning them.

Once added to the searchable database maintained by the Contra Costa County Historical Society, the public will have a chance to see many of these preserved historical photos for themselves.

This project has caught the interest of the Alamo Improvement Association (AIA).

AIA has established a Go Fund Me account for the $12,000 needed for this project. AIA will match each dollar donated up to $6,000 for a total of $12,000.

Please join us in this community project to preserve Alamo's history for the future.

Thank you for your donation!

Roger Smith
AIA President

Steve Meyers
AIA Board Member

Derene Allen
AIA Board Member
https://www.gofundme.com/f/join-us-in-saving-alamos-historical-images

06/02/2026

Heads up Historical Society Friends and Members, the Alamo Improvement Association is hosting a Donation Drive to help us preserve the AE Davies Photo Negative Collection! We are so thankful that they are putting their support behind this important project. We are about halfway through rehousing the 5,000 negatives in this collection and can't wait to share it with the community! Please consider donating or sharing this post to help us reach our goal! Every dollar donated to this fundraiser will be matched by AIA up to $6K!

Historical Alamo Photo Restoration Project In the 1930s, Alamo, California… Roger Smith needs your support for Join Us in Saving Alamo's Historical Images

05/28/2026

Are you looking for something to read over the summer? Look no further! In addition to our offerings in our bookstore, we have used, historic, and sometimes rare books on eBay to entertain you all summer! Click the link or swing by the History Center today!

Follow cocohistory on eBay. Buying, Selling, Collecting on eBay has never been more exciting!

05/27/2026

Due to limited space at the History Center, the CCCHS is reassessing its holdings. One of the holdings that falls outside of our specific scope is a collection of Walker's Manual of Pacific Coast Securities. If you or your organisation are interested in them, please reach out to our director at [email protected] if you are interested. Thank you -LeighAnn Davis

05/06/2026

The History Center will be CLOSED tomorrow, May 6th for the CCC History Fair at DVC in Pleasant Hill! The schedule is below! We hope to see you there!

04/30/2026

Join us at DVC on Wednesday May 6th! We will be in the Library Quad to start the day!

04/16/2026

We will be working on our website today. It may go down momentarily. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience. - LeighAnn

04/08/2026

Join us this Saturday for the EB Anza 250 Symposium! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-anza-250-symposium-tickets-1983842859396?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/08/2026

We are so excited for the East Bay Anza 250 Symposium THIS SATURDAY!! Today is the LAST DAY to RSVP and guarantee your lunch! To purchase your ticket please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-anza-250-symposium-tickets-1983842859396?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/15/2026

We are so excited to participate in the Lindsay Wildlife Experience's Wild@Night Kiss & Tail event on Friday, February 13th! for more information or to buy a ticket before it sells out, click the link below! We will be there telling wild tales from our county's history!

Get a little untamed on Friday, February 13 | 6–9 pm at our 21+ event, Wild@Night: Kiss & Tail. Your ticket includes two FREE drink tickets and a commemorative glass, with more drinks available onsite. Enjoy local beer and wine, meet unforgettable animal ambassadors, hit the silent disco, and disc...