A bit of history of John Swett, Roosevelt, Tompkins, Parker and Woodlands schools.
Then & Now – Oakland Schools Part 13
Then & Now – Oakland Schools Part 12
In this series of posts, I hope to show Then and Now images Oakland Schools. and a bit of history of each school, I highlight. Some of the photos are in the form of drawings or postcards, or from the pages of history books. Note: Piecing together the history of some of the older schools is sometimes tricky. I... Continue Reading →
Oakland Schools – Tech High
In researching the schools in Oakland, I found out that there are a lot of them and a few schools more than their fair share of photos or history. Technical High and Oakland High are two of those schools. Tech High School also has a great website celebrating its Centennial in 2012. Oakland Tech Centennial... Continue Reading →
Then & Now – Oakland School Part 11
A Bit of History of Chabot, Claremont, Crocker Highlands, Grass Valley, Hillcrest, and Rockridge Schools
Then & Now – Oakland Schools Part 1 – B
This is a continuation of Part 1 - University High School I hope to show Then and Now images of most of the schools, along with a bit of history of each school I show. Some of the photos are in the form of drawings, postcards, or from the pages in history books. Note: Piecing together the history... Continue Reading →
Fountain of Serenity
Fountain of Serenity and the Latham Mansion.
School War Work in 1918
Oakland Tribune October 15, 1918 War work in the Oakland Public Schools during 1918 was considered one of the most essential items in the curriculum by both the school administration and the teachers. They felt the first duty of the schools was to aid the national government in winning the war to the best of... Continue Reading →
Attractive Lynn Homes
Lynn Homes on Nicol Avenue Eight charming five-room homes of Spanish and Mission architecture were built by Willis F. Lynn on Nicol Avenue. Five of the houses were sold before they were completed. The last three went on sale on June 14, 1925. Oakland Tribune June 14, 1925 Each house has: Breakfast room or nook... Continue Reading →