It’s unknown how old this sign is, but it’s in great shape. In 1935, this was 3200 Hopkins, and it was listed in an ad as Sorenson’s Service Station. In 1967 it was Auto Electric House repairs and Bob’s Muffler Service.
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Kasper’s Hot Dogs
Casper’s or Kasper’s? Or the Original Kasper’s? Kasper’s hot dogs was founded in 1929 by Kasper Koojoolian. In 1939, two cousins broke off and founded Casper’s. Then Kasper died in 1943, and his son-in-law, Harry Yaglijian, took over the business on Telegraph. The Telegraph location became famous over the years, but it closed in 2003. …
2101 Club
The 2101 Club dates back to at least 1940 when it was 2101 Hopkins instead of 2101 MacArthur, and its sign is probably original. It includes multiple colors, and an element seen on many bar signs, the drink glass. Both the drink glass and the arrow are extensions beyond the metal box, so they can …
1/4 lb. Giant Burgers
This sign isn’t neon so it may seem an odd place to start, but it was once part of a local chain that has lots of history. Hambrick’s Drive-In was started in 1954 by Jack Hambrick and former Oakland Oaks baseball player Brooks Holder. The original location on San Pablo is gone, but this location …
Mexicali Rose
Mexicali Rose was, by all accounts, the oldest Mexican restaurant in Oakland, operating from 1927 until 2018—91 years and 4 generations.