Exposition Home – Montclair Highlands

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Exposition Home – Located at 5988 Rincon Ave Oakland CA

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Oakland Tribune April 10, 1938

Built-in 1938 in preparation for the upcoming Exposition Fair at Treasure Island in 1939.  The home is in Montclair Highlands, the scenic tract of Emge and Stockman, with sweeping views of the Golden Gate and Treasure Island from several windows.

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Oakland Tribune April 17, 1938
Oakland Tribune Jul 1938

In July of 1938, Exposition House went on sale.  It was sold “completely furnished” and “specially priced” at  $18,450 (limited time only). The price also includes the large corner lot with a “panoramic view” and landscaped with shrubs and trees.

Opened April 1938

  • Frederick L Confer – Architect
  • J.R Armstrong  – Contractor
  • Ned S. Rucker Landscape Architect
  • Furnished by H.C. Capwell Company
  • Emge and Stockman
  • Montclair Highlands
  • Still standing

Location of Exposition Home

5988 Rincon Dr.

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