Albert H. DeWitt Officers' Club

The Albert H. DeWitt Officers' Club, located at 641 West Redline Ave, was built at the Alameda Naval Air Station in 1941.  When the City of Alameda acquired the building in 1996, it was re-named in honor of Colonel Albert "Al" DeWitt.  DeWitt was the first African American City Council member in Alameda and a retired U.S. Army Colonel.  Drawing on his own experiences with housing discrimination, he became a passionate advocate for fair and affordable housing.  DeWitt played a key role in helping his city progress and is remembered as a gentleman & tireless champion for racial equality.