Rolling Hills of Oakmore circa 1920’s – Oakland History Room
Natural beauty abounds in the 150 acres of wooded, rolling hills that comprise the Oakmore District or Oakmore Highlands. The Walter H. Leimert Company laid out the subdivision with wide streets and ample sidewalks. See Oakmore Highland History
The Leimert Bridge was designed in 1926, by George A. Posey, to safely accommodate vehicle traffic, Park Boulevard Streetcars, and pedestrians.
The Leimert Bridge during construction and in 1926, Photo by Cheney Photo Advertising
The original subdivision was bordered by Sausal Creek and Dimond Canyon. During the initial sales period, sound design was promoted through a model open house program called the ‘Oakmore Home Ideal’ where buyers could visit a custom home designed by local architects Miller & Warnecke.
Later, in 1934, The Leimert Company teamed with the Oakland Tribune and Breuner’s Furniture Company to furnish a demonstration model home that drew 8,000 visitors in three weeks.
Oakland Tribune June 28, 1934
The following year another Breuner’s furnished house was nicknamed “Golden Windows” to highlight the extensive use of glass on the view side of the home and the commanding views from the subdivision.
Oakland Tribune August 1934
- Real Estate Developer: Walter H. Leimert Company
- Contractors: Park Boulevard Company
- Property Managers: Mitchell & Austin
- 150 Acres, 4 tracts 440 lots
- Sales began in October 1926
Photos
Aerial view of upper Dimond Canyon and surrounding, still mostly undeveloped, neighborhoods, Leimert Bridge visible in the foreground. – 1926-1936 Oakland History Room
Aerial view of Dimond Canyon – 1926-1936 – Oakland History Room
Various Articles
Oakland Tribune Jan 05, 1927
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I did much of this same research for a walking tour I led a couple of years ago. You put it together so clearly. Well done and thanks!
Thank you!
LIVED THERE ON CLEMENS RD LATE 50s TO LATE 60s GREAT FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD WITH EVEN A GROCERY AND DRUG STORE AND STILL THERE LAST TIME I VISITED 3-4 YEARS AGO, THANK YOU FOR SHARING
I am glad you enjoyed it.