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Hey Area: Did dirigibles dock on top of Oakland's Tribune Tower?

"Downtown Oakland Historic District," by Almonroth. Used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped from original.

Was the flagpole on top of Oakland's Tribune Tower designed as a mooring for airships? Listener Robert Weiner submitted this question to Hey Area, KALW's collaborative reporting project. Click the audio player above to hear the answer. 

What have you always wondered about the Bay Area? Ask Hey Area below.

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