Orinda's Old Bricks Pave Entrance to New City Hall
Photo Andrea A. Firth
Pictured are Ruben Gerk (Public Works), Mary Alice Keeler (Assistant Engineer), Ann O'Connell-Nye (Orinda resident), and Steve Ecklund (Public Works) standing by the newly completed display of community bricks that graces the entranceway of Orinda's City Hall. The bricks, which were purchased by and display the names of many longtime and prominent Orinda residents, were salvaged during the demolition of the former City offices almost ten years ago. Through the tireless efforts of Orinda preservationsist Ann O'Connell-Nye and with the help of Parks and Recreations Director Todd Skinner and the City Engineering and Public Works staff, the 143 personalized bricks (which are actually replicas of the original bricks made to meet current building specifications) provide a trail from the old building to the new City Hall and leave some local history in their path. A. Firth
Alice A. Martin, Happy 98th-One of many who lived a long and happy life in Orinda.
Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA