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
Downtown Modernization Program
Modernization some of the "elderly buildings" in the downtown area.
Then & Now – Oakland Schools – Part 20
Montera Middle School is discussed
Then & Now – Oakland Public Schools – No. 19
Skyline High School is the subject.
Then & Now – Oakland Schools Part 18
A bit of history of Lincoln School, Dag Hammarskjold Schools are highlighted.
Then & Now – Oakland School Part 16
In this series of posts, I hope to show Then and Now images Oakland Schools. Along with 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... Continue Reading →
Then & Now – Oakland Schools Part 15
A bit of history of Laurel School, Madison Jr High, Sobrante Elementary, Stonehurst School and Whittier School.
Then & Now – Oakland Schools Part 14
In this series of posts, I hope to show Then and Now images Oakland Schools. Along with 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. […]
Then & Now – Oakland Schools Part 13
A bit of history of John Swett, Roosevelt, Tompkins, Parker and Woodlands schools.