Then and Now - Downtown Oakland - My 150th post!
Mills Gardens
Mills Gardens is bounded by 55th and Seminary Avenues, Mills College, and the Nelson Estate. Mills Gardens, the centrally-located subdivision, was placed on sale on May 03, 1924. The Fred T. Wood Co. were the owners and developers. The land that Mills Gardens was once a part of Mills College and was known as the "old meadow."... Continue Reading →
A Hermit’s Companion
Because of his friendship with an old hermit, George W. Brusseau, who was the only close companion of Charles Kruse for more than a decade, Kruse gave Brusseau his property worth more than $50,000.
A Storybook Firehouse
Montclair Firehouse is a City of Oakland Historic Landmark in the Montclair district. It was built in 1927.
Oakland: The Mellow City
Oakland: The Mellow City was written and illustrated by Eighth Grade Students 1967-1968 of Herbert Hoover Junior High School, Oakland California
Oakland Zoo in Knowland Park
The Oakland Zoo is home to over 750 native and exotic animals. They are recognized for our outstanding animal care, particularly our elephant care program: the 17,000 square foot, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital — the largest wild animal veterinary facility in Northern California