When this area was first built up in the mid-1920s it was part of Oak Knoll. Now it is considered to part of Sequoyah
“Fairway Estates is in the heart of the country club district and consists of a group of estates with building sites of generous size.” Oakland Tribune, August 18. 1929
Fairway Estates and Country Club Fairway Estates and Oak Knoll Unit C are all in the area known as Oak Knoll. Sequoyah Hills on three sides surround Oak Knoll.
The Oak Knoll Land Corporation handled the development.
In Fairway Estates
There are two large bedrooms with a sewing room and bathroom and a large dressing room with many different built-in fixtures and cabinets. On the lower are the maids’ quarters, with separate shower and billiard room. The bathrooms and kitchen are beautifully finished in colored tile.
In Fairway Estates
The Jefferson Home
The Jefferson home is a seven-room, two-story residence of Spanish design. With a large living room and a massive oak stairway leading to a balcony overlooking the Oak Knoll golf course and country club.
“Another reason is the beautiful setting of Fairway Estates – overlooking the Oak Knoll Country club and golf course and views of wooded hills, the harbor, the bay cities, and the Golden Gate.” Oakland Tribune, August 18. 1929
Oak Knoll Country Club District
The Nine room Spanish Style home.
In Fairway Estates
Model Homes in Fairway Estates
Spanish Type Model Home
Spanish in architecture.
The Fairway Estates model home opened in March of 1930. The home was designed by Watson Vernon to fit the lot-on which it stands, to utilize the view possibilities of the property to the best advantage.
Model Country Club Residence
The Spanish home takes greatest advantage of the two way view the wooded hillside on one side and the bay on the other. This six room home has a spacious master bedroom with a sunroom on the upper floor. The dining room window overlooks the golf course.
Beautiful Spanish Model Home
Fairway Estates Home
La Casa Bella
Artistic in the extreme…”
La Casa Bella opened in November of 1930. The home is of Spanish architecture showing the Moorish influence.
A master bedroom that will lull you to sleep after a gallon of coffee…”
Oakland Tribune Nov 16, 1930
A living room almost large enough for a country dance…”
Oakland Tribune Nov 16, 1930
Spanish Home at Oak Knoll
“…with the liquid silver of the moon lying in the pools of mystery the patio will coax you out of doors all hours of the day or night” – Oakland Tribune May 04, 1930
Oakland Tribune
More Info:
- Great Activity in Fairway Estates Tract – Oakland Tribune August 18, 1929
- Many Homes Being Bought in Oak Knoll – Oakland Tribune September 01, 1929
- Home Buying Very Active – Oakland Tribune September 29, 1929
- Pretty Homes Are Planned – Oakland Tribune October 13, 1929
- Model Homes For Fairway Estates Tract – Oakland Tribune October 27, 1929
- New Home For Fairway Estates – Oakland Tribune November 17, 1929
- Spanish Home at Oak Knoll – Oakland Tribune April 6, 1930
- Spanish Type Fairway Home Open to View – Oakland Tribune March 30, 1930
- La Casa Bella in Oak Knoll – Oakland Tribune November 16, 1930
Nice job! I like the ‘then and now’ shots.
‘Oakland’ Dots,
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Wow. I have missed you on Facebook. Of course, I can always use money. The most significant expense is my time, and I enjoy doing this. I am often up late into the night, so if anyone were to say make a donation to say a coffee fund, I would love that. Thank you Dorothy
“On the lower are the maids’ quarters, with separate shower and billiard room.”
Nice that the maids get their own billiard room!
Dorothy, thanks for sharing this wonderful research! One can never look at familiar sites the same way after this jaunt into obscured – but not forgotten – history! — Amelia Marshall