Comments on: Got any mural ideas for Hayward sound wall?

By: Eric Kurhi

Eric Kurhi — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:45:46 +0000

Artist Jean Bidwell was very excited about these suggestions. She writes: “I have logged all that has been brought forward and if they are not ‘seen’ along the BART line, please let your contacts know to look along Jackson Street come April…”

By: Kathi Booth

Kathi Booth — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:06:32 +0000

Having lived in Hayward for 60+ years, I have a few suggestions for the mural.
1. A representation of the old Hayward High School located on Foothill Blvd. It was a beautiful and historic building and one that the residents of Hayward should be reminded of.
2. Another school that was of importance to the community was the old Burbank site. There awaiting all who came to visit were two beautiful lions positioned on the steps that led to the main building.
3. Meek Estate, the McCogny House, the Fry Family Home.

My memories of the Cherryland area were orchards filled with fruit trees, Cherry trees included.

By: John W. Kyle

John W. Kyle — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:59:08 +0000

DChur5ches ::; That reads as a potential ptoblem.

When Mission San Jose friars acted as something like recorders of piblic agreements and records…..;Alameda County sdecided to decorate a floorf at the entranbce of one of it’s newer buikldings. The fact that the design of that bit of dazzling floor decorartion included a ‘Cross’ that set off asn uproar…. too much catholicism for mant in this county so the cross was omitted…. at least intended to be omitted… I never went to look.

The poiut being that qwe would not want to upsret MR. Moore et al by placing ‘ASll Saints; in a mural along the tracks.

By: qodrn

qodrn — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:27:24 +0000

How about including some of Hayward’s magnificant churches? Even if you are not religious some of the churches are just wonderful works of architecture.
Also would like to see something about the cable cars that used to run on B Street.

By: John W. Kyle

John W. Kyle — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:26:27 +0000

All:

Near the end of January I sent a letter to Truistees at HUSD. I advised that some might want to see, read and digest the content of that letter…… it becomes available on Thurssday Feb 10th.

Another addtressed to them has been sent but since it was not mailed in time to arrive before the 4th opf February and will then not be a matter of public reciord until February 24th. Again it should be a matter of interest to the truly interested in events at HUSD.

By: John W. Kyle

John W. Kyle — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:21:57 +0000

Poor Moore;

Cherry Trees were the brag of San Leandro! Apricots were commonly associated with Hayeward and areas south. Gladioli were frequently seen in the Decoto area near where the Masonic Home is located.

Flatland Hayward along the route of Hesperian was an area prone to flooding whioch created one bug stink when after the Cabbage Harvest the residual debris from the harvest rotted and smelled like the devil.

California Nursery, located in Niles, grew and sold ornamental trees, at all sizes, at it’s Niles location.

Smell of tomatoes permeated the air during the canning season. Hunt’s employed many seasonal woekers. Young Portugese women favored working for the pencil manufacturer located just south of San Leandro. I’ve heard it said by women, now well along in years, that it was the ‘Portugese University’ where young ladies wemnt looking for a husband since the oencil manufacturer was not a seasonal employer but full time at pencil making.

By: Michael Moore

Michael Moore — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 02:29:41 +0000

Gladioli fields, cherry trees and ornamental flowers were early Hayward businesses and just about all you would see as you drove South on Mission Boulevard.

By: Eric Kurhi

Eric Kurhi — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 07:47:24 +0000

Hey, I had another idea... Hayward's got a lot of cemeteries, and a lot of us know some peeps we liked a lot who are now buried there... what about a cemetery/dia de los muertos theme for one of the panels? When I spoke with Jean, she said the Meek Mansion was something she'd like to incorporate. My wife suggested the McConoghy House as well. Maybe a panel of historic Hayward mansions? Could have a ghost in there, just for kicks...

By: K Rocchio

K Rocchio — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:39:30 +0000

I really like the idea of some of the key landmarks. The Blending of the City Halls would be really cool. Key businesses like the headquarters above, maybe add the Cannery?. Something showing how Hayward has changed over the years. On notable people, there’s quite a few to choose from. I also think something representing the demographics and nature (hummingbirds, turkey and deer) would be great. I can’t wait to see the mural.

By: Sean

Sean — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:55:33 +0000

How about a rendering of Hayward’s original Carnegie library alongside a rendering of the current Main library (including the wonderful animal themed book return boxes that were also painted by the talented Ms. Bidwell)?