Tag Archives: historical building
Castro and 17th
Periodical Ghost
Hanifin House
Hanifin Block
Camron-Stanford House
Center Junction
Center Junction is not just an interesting-looking flatiron building, it’s one of the oldest commercial buildings still standing in West Oakland. Beginning in 1877, William Walsh had a business here, perhaps best described by the 1884-1885 directory listing “Center Junction Saloon and Grocery, William Walsh proprietor.” William Walsh might not otherwise be in interesting, but …
Lampwork Lofts
The Lampwork Lofts are a good illustration of one arc of West Oakland history, the changing mix of residential and industrial uses. Early maps show the areas north and west of here as marshy ground, though some show a hopeful continuation of the street grid not only through the marsh but out into the bay …
16th Street Station
The 16th Street Station served as one of the main points of entry for those migrating to California by train, and a diverse and thriving neighborhood grew around the station. This building was constructed in 1912 by the Southern Pacific Railroad to replace a smaller nearby station. Note that at the time, the shoreline was …
McWho?
Music: “Innit,” written and performed by Kicker McElroy Fountain on Oakland Wiki
Municipal Culture
Interview: Metal Artist, David ThorpeMusic: “Ankan Och Hackspetten (The Duck and the Woodpecker),” composed by Jerker Johansson, performed by the Oakland Municipal Band Edoff Memorial Bandstand on Oakland Wiki Oakland Municipal Band website Anne Woodell on Oakland Wiki Mid-Century Monster on Oakland Wiki Necklace of Lights on Oakland Wiki