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/

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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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