Oakland's oldest flatiron building resides at the juncture of Peralta, Center, and 17th Streets in West Oakland.
Hamburger Joints in Montclair
Most who grew up in the Montclair District of Oakland have fond memories of Mort's Drive-in on the corner of Moraga and Medau. My memories of Mort's are from when it was on Thornhill Drive next to the 7-11. The smell of french fries (the best!)wafting through the air and into our classrooms would make... Continue Reading →
Then & Now – McClymonds High School
A Bit of History of McClymonds High School in OAKLAND CA. This is not meant to be a complete history.
Oakland’s First Playgrounds
A look at the first playgrounds in Oakland in 1910-11
Downtown Modernization Program
Modernization some of the "elderly buildings" in the downtown area.
“Boost” Oakland With Postcards
Boost Oakland! Postcards have been an important tool in advertising the city of Oakland for a long time.
Uptown – A Bit of History
Historically the Uptown district represents a distinct phase of expansion of Oakland's business district in the 1920s and 30s.