97 - Dr. Mitchell Schwarzer, Hella Town: Oakland’s History of Development and Disruption

August 06, 2023 01:30:25
97 - Dr. Mitchell Schwarzer, Hella Town: Oakland’s History of Development and Disruption
History of California Podcast
97 - Dr. Mitchell Schwarzer, Hella Town: Oakland’s History of Development and Disruption

Aug 06 2023 | 01:30:25

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Show Notes

Today we have Dr. Mitchell Schwarzer on the show. Dr. Schwarzer is a Professor in the Department of the History of Art and Visual Culture at California College of the Arts, and a historian of architecture and urbanism. He has written books on architectural theory, visual perception, and the buildings of the San Francisco Bay Area. His most recent book and the subject of our conversation is Hella Town: Oakland’s History of Development and Disruption. In this podcast, we cover urban history and development, parks, the politics and economics of professional sports arenas, deindustrialization, and more. Please enjoy.

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