Assignment 8

If the Hayward Historical Society were to ask me for a presentation on the town of Mt.Eden, I would use a power point with an emphasis on video visuals, which is the most effective way one can truly cherish the beauty of the area. The main emphasis of the power point presentation will be to show the audience that the rich history of the Bay Area can not be told without mentioning Mt. Eden, which has been an important stop in the Bay Area since it was incorporated in the mid 1800's. The history of Wheat and Salt production is unique to the area, as the wheat was processed and shipped to San Francisco by boat, and the salt was a staple of the region, as it was home to the famous Morton Salt Company. This Salt Harvest was a technique used by the Dutch, that was introduced in the Bay Area by Dutch Immigrants.
The Video would show old posters and maps of the old Eden Township, and the property of the family to which it belonged to. It would also show modern day houses, and how in some places it feels as if you are still living in the 1900's!; Old homes, Goats and other farm animals running around the abundant property lots...No sidewalks. All these little things contribute to the big picture, which is the showing of Mt Eden as a place of natural Beauty( It is said that the name came from Kentucky residents of Mt Eden, but also after Eden Itself, after its natural Beauty). The Major point that will be proven to the audience that will be watching this is that Mt Eden has failed to annex to the city of Hayward for so many years due to the history of prosperity in the area, and neighbors feeling as they live in their own little world. They want to live in the city, yet not in the city. This will all be proven through 20 years of anti Annexation newspapers, and various form's of Media depicting neighbors protesting the annexation.
Another form of media that will be passed out during the presentation will be a pamphlet showing the names of all the pioneers of the area, and their contribution to Eden. Also on the pamphlet and on video, landmarks such as the Southland Mall, Chabot College, and The Mt Eden cemetary will be shown in pictures and explained the use of the land prior to becoming what it turned into today. All this material, carefully crafted together, will help prove to the audience that MT Eden is a place rich in history that will continue to have its small town feeling, and independent community for plenty of years to come. ITs hsitory of anti annexation is unique enough in the bay area that a thorough explanation is needed to understand why Mt Edeners want to continue to be in their own little world.....