A President's Tea at the Camron-Stanford House
In September of 1880, the Hewes opened their home to members of the Ebell Society for a reception in honor of First Lady Mrs. Rutherford B. Hayes.
The Oakland Tribune reported, "The Ebell society, a literary association formed of some of the most intelligent and cultured ladies of Oakland, had the honor of receiving Mrs. Hayes and the ladies of her party as their guests. The reception took place at the house of David Hewes, corner of Fourteenth and Oak streets. The house, adorned with gems of art and vertu collected in foreign travels was lavishly and tastefully decorated by the ladies of the society, with the choice flowers and foliage for which our state is celebrated. An elegant lunch and a fine display of California fruits were spread upon the veranda overlooking Lake Merritt, forming a picture as rich in coloring and beauty as any adorning the gallery of the host.
Read MoreThe Oakland Tribune reported, "The Ebell society, a literary association formed of some of the most intelligent and cultured ladies of Oakland, had the honor of receiving Mrs. Hayes and the ladies of her party as their guests. The reception took place at the house of David Hewes, corner of Fourteenth and Oak streets. The house, adorned with gems of art and vertu collected in foreign travels was lavishly and tastefully decorated by the ladies of the society, with the choice flowers and foliage for which our state is celebrated. An elegant lunch and a fine display of California fruits were spread upon the veranda overlooking Lake Merritt, forming a picture as rich in coloring and beauty as any adorning the gallery of the host.