Wickman Havens Real Estate Company opened Havenscourt in 1912.   Within the 170 acres of Havenscourt are 21 miles of streets and sidewalks.¹

The official entrance was at Havenscourt Blvd and East 14th Street, with a pergola and a gazebo. The Havenscourt station and business district were located on Havenscourt Blvd and Bancroft.².

Two Schools, 17 Acres Playground, a Civic Center, and a train station

Then and Now – Above and Below

All photos were taken by Cheney Photo Advertising Company and are from Oakland History Room or OMCA.

Links:

1. Story of Havenscourt – SF Call Nov 29, 1913
2.  The Home Place Beautiful – Oakland Tribune Jun 1, 1912
3.  Showing 6712 Flora St circa 1912-1916 OMCA – Havenscourt Tract Block 3

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Updated Dec 16, 2019