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On Old Alvarado
This is a panoramic view of Old Alvarado Park in Union City, CA. It is named for Juan Bautista Alvarado, the governor of Alta California under the Spanish crown. This is another example of planned open space but with mixed success. The Alvarado neighborhood of Union City contains more older and historic buildings dating back to the early 20th Century. Street access to the park is limited by slower traffic flow. The park have walkways that eventually lead out to the public sidewalk along Smith St. However, there aren't enough structures or trees to produce a feel of intimacy or enclosure. The gazebo on the right half of the picture was built and funded by local measure. Daily use of the gazebo is rare. However, on Saturday mornings, the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association has used the gazebo to host the Union City Farmers' Market, drawing commerce and revenue to the city on weekends.
On Old Alvarado
This is a panoramic view of Old Alvarado Park in Union City, CA. It is named for Juan Bautista Alvarado, the governor of Alta California under the Spanish crown. This is another example of planned open space but with mixed success. The Alvarado neighborhood of Union City contains more older and historic buildings dating back to the early 20th Century. Street access to the park is limited by slower traffic flow. The park have walkways that eventually lead out to the public sidewalk along Smith St. However, there aren't enough structures or trees to produce a feel of intimacy or enclosure. The gazebo on the right half of the picture was built and funded by local measure. Daily use of the gazebo is rare. However, on Saturday mornings, the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association has used the gazebo to host the Union City Farmers' Market, drawing commerce and revenue to the city on weekends.