Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction! Steve Gorman recounts the story of when Phil Plant found himself in the same room with his current wife, future second wife, and future third wife.

https://alamedapost.com/history/todays-alameda-treasure-the-bruton-houses-part-11/

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The exploration of 1240 St. Charles Street continues with a heartfelt examination of the familiar, rich, and very human lives of its inhabitants. Steve Gorman explores love, loss, and the unyielding tenacity we can find both in biographies and in the mirror.

https://alamedapost.com/history/todays-alameda-treasure-the-bruton-houses-part-10/

#1240StCharlesStreet #alameda #AlamedaTreasures #BruceGilliat #BrutonSisters #BryantFields #FelixPlant #JeannieGraham #LizCarlson #MargotPlant #MarjorieFieldsPlant #PhilPlant #VeryFields

The exploration of 1240 St. Charles St. continues with multiple accounts from youngsters growing up in the neighborhood during the 1940s and 50s. Steve Gorman dives into the history of how the peculiar distribution and development of land in Alameda led to a Victory Garden and coveted neighborhood pool in the space between houses.

https://alamedapost.com/history/todays-alameda-treasure-the-bruton-houses-part-9/

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Steve Gorman continues the exploration into the history the Bruton houses. Former tenant Phil Plant describes growing up at 1240 St. Charles St. in Alameda during the 1940s and 1950s as “special and exhilarating” during a time of "magical freedoms."

https://alamedapost.com/history/todays-alameda-treasure-the-bruton-houses-part-8/

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The exploration of 1240 St. Charles Street continues with a look into Phil Plant's childhood home that housed three generations at once. Steve Gorman introduces the family, including an intense sibling rivalry and a grandmother named "Very."

https://alamedapost.com/history/todays-alameda-treasure-the-bruton-houses-part-7/

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Steve Gorman continues the historical deep dive into 1240 St. Charles Street, this time taking a look at previous resident Phil Plant's book about living at the beautiful home as a boy.

https://alamedapost.com/history/todays-alameda-treasure-the-bruton-houses-part-6/

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The beautiful, 126 year-old-home at 1240 St. Charles Street has seen a lot of history over the years and even earned the rare status of Historic Monument as a private home. Steve Gorman talks with Jeannie Graham about the extensive and historically-accurate renovations and restorations she has overseen and participated in since purchasing the home.

https://alamedapost.com/history/todays-alameda-treasure-the-bruton-houses-part-5/

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1240 St. Charles Street has housed many residents, including famous artists, a physician, a pilot, an Oakland Raiders football coach, and owners passionate about historically accurate renovations. Current owner Jeannie Graham welcomes Steve Gorman into the home for a closer look and tales of former residents.

https://alamedapost.com/history/todays-alameda-treasure-the-bruton-houses-part-4/

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In this installment of Today's Alameda Treasures, Steve Gorman discusses how the Bruton Sisters contributed greatly to the arts of Alameda and the Bay Area, including works on the campus of UC Berkeley.

https://alamedapost.com/history/todays-alameda-treasure-the-bruton-houses-part-3/

#murals #alameda #UcBerkeley #BrutonSisters #OldArtGallery #1630LincolnAvenue #1240StCharlesStreet