In the 1940’s Montgomery Wards, through its building services department, sold pre-fab homes to be made by local contractors. They would supply everything necessary to build your home.
“The Ward Way method of building and furnishing is a simplified system of obtaining built to order home,” states Ralph Jarvis Ward-Way representative
Oakland Tribune Oct 27, 1940
I found information on ten or so homes built “The Ward-Way.” I am basing this solely on what I see in the Oakland Tribune. So, with that in mind, my list might not be perfect due to errors in the paper. I am not perfect, either. If possible, I have included a picture of the house as it is today. All these homes were built in 1940.
Oakland’s Home Built The Ward Way
- 4225 Lincoln Ave – Lincoln Highlands
- 4215 Lincoln Ave – Lincoln Highlands
- 3598 Lincoln Ave – Upper Dimond
- 3917 Whittle Ave – Upper Dimond
- 3001 Logan – Meadow Brook Fruitvale
- 1991 Magellan Dr. – Montclair Highlands
- 6024 Leona St – Leona Heights
- 9909 Murillo Ave – Oak Knoll
- 7879 Michigan Ave – Eastmont Hills
- 2227 85th Ave – Castlemont
- 1615 82nd Ave – Webster
Here are a few:
4225 Lincoln Ave
3917 Whittle Ave
1991 Magellan
9909 Murillo Ave
7879 Michigan Ave
2227 85th Ave
1615 82nd Ave
6024 Leona St
