"""A photographic view from the northwestern edge of Thomas' La Loma property. In addition to seeing a portion of the fence around Thomas' ranch, one can see the look of the northern settlements and industry. Fleming Point, Brooks Island and Albany Hill are seen at the top of the photograph.  If you look closely at Fleming Point, you can see the wharf of the dynamite plant and the smoke stacks of the acid recovery system of the chemical operation. The Peralta Park Hotel, with its towers, is nestled in the upper middle of the photo between Albany hill to the north and Flemming Point to the south. The hotel asserted itself on the horizon by about 1889, dating the photo's earliest possible date. The enclave of North Berkeley, centered around Berryman Station rail stop of Southern Pacific at Shattuck Avenue and Vine Street is seen at the mid-right. From the book """"Eccentrics, Heroes, and Cutthroats"""" by Richard Schwartz. Photo: Courtesy Richard Schwartz"""
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