Oakland Unfolded
Oakland and Surroundings Illustrated and Described, showing its Advantages for Residence or Business, was published in 1885. W.W. Elliott was the publisher. Oakland and Surroundings: illustrated and described, showing its advantages for residence or business. 1885I thought I would share some beautiful illustrations from the publication. You can view the entire document here. Oakland and... Continue Reading →
I grew up in the Montclair District of Oakland, CA. I attended Thornhill Elementary School, Montera Junior High, and Skyline High School and spent some time at Merritt College. My childhood home in Montclair I lived in Montclair until I was a young adult, and since then, I have lived by Lake Merritt, in the... Continue Reading →
Montclair Highlands was one of the earlier subdivisions in Montclair. Located in the hills back of Piedmont and just above Montclair's Business district or the "Townsite" as locals called it in 1925. "Montclair Business Center, as the name indicates, is the tract opened as a community trading district." Oakland Tribune May 17, 1925 "Montclair Highlands is... Continue Reading →
Our house in Montclair on Thornhill5677 Thornhill - Google Maps - In the 1980s, my ex-husband and I were custodians at the Montclair Presbyterian Church. Our employment included living in the house next door to the church. The church celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 1980, and I was surprised that it had been there so... Continue Reading →
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