English Village is located on Holly Street between 74th and 77th in East Oakland.
New Homes Announced
English Village consists of fifty-six homes, all modeled after English cottages, according to the announcement. Walled-in gardens with quaint gates, gabled roofs, and paneled front doors were among the notable exterior features.
An English gate marked the entrance on Holly Street.
W.W. Dixon, the architect who designed Normandy Gardens (Picardy Drive), also worked on the English Village homes.
The homes in English Village are typically five or six rooms in size and range in price from $6,500 to $7,000.
The first five homes served as a sample of the 51 other homes to be completed, all of which were modeled after beautiful little cottages.
Every house is uniquely designed compared to its neighbors. The builders were particularly proud of the beautiful breakfast rooms, furnished with hand-decorated furniture, and the kitchens, which were varied with colorful tile.
“Large closets. marvelously arranged and furnished kitchens and beautiful bathrooms are just a few of the features.”
The Salisbury
Model Home Opened – 1939
English Village Homes
More Info:
- New Homes Announced – Oakland Tribune Mar 18, 1928
- Open ‘English Village Group’ – Oakland Tribune, Mar 25, 1928
- The Salisbury to Open – Oakland Tribune Apr 22, 1928
- Unique Home Section – Oakland Tribune April 21, 1929
- Model Home Open to View – Oakland Tribune Dec 12, 1939
Love this history!! I occasionally cat-sit for a friend who lives 8 minutes from this neighborhood, so I will definitely check it out next time!