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Hayward
Hayward city (1990 pop. 111,498), Alameda co., W Calif.; settled 1851, inc. 1876. It is an important commercial and distribution center for farm products. Manufactures include wire, plastics, metal and paper products, textiles, machinery, and motor vehicles. Hayward grew with the development of the San Francisco Bay area in the 1970s and 80s. It is the seat of California State Univ. Hayward, and is the eastern terminus of the San Mateo bridge across San Francisco Bay. |
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"Hayward." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Hayward." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Hayward.html "Hayward." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Hayward.html |
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Hayward
Hayward, USA 1. California: named after William Hayward who, having failed to find gold, opened a hotel here instead in 1851.2. Wisconsin: founded by, and named after, Anthony J. Hayward.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Hayward." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Hayward." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Hayward.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Hayward." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-Hayward.html |
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hayward officer having charge of fences and enclosures. XIII. f. ME. heie, haie, OE. heġe hedge + WARD1.
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T. F. HOAD. "hayward." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "hayward." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-hayward.html T. F. HOAD. "hayward." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-hayward.html |
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