A bit of history of Smith's Clothiers, which began in Oakland as Money-Back Smith. -"Money Refunded If Goods Are Not Satisfactory."
“Boost” Oakland With Postcards
Boost Oakland! Postcards have been an important tool in advertising the city of Oakland for a long time.
Oakland Schools – Tech High
In researching the schools in Oakland, I found out that there are a lot of them and a few schools more than their fair share of photos or history. Technical High and Oakland High are two of those schools. Tech High School also has a great website celebrating its Centennial in 2012. Oakland Tech Centennial... Continue Reading →
Central Terrace – 55th and Foothill
It is located where Foothill Blvd meets Trask Street and 55th Avenue. 55th Avenue was formally called Central Avenue, and Foothill Blvd was often referred to as the Scenic Boulevard. Central Terrace also includes Ruth Avenue, Laverne Avenue, El Camille Avenue, and Kingsland Avenue. The area now is considered to be an extension of Maxwell... Continue Reading →
Havenscourt
SF Call Nov 29, 1913 Wickman Havens Real Estate Company opened Havenscourt in 1912. Within the 170 acres of Havenscourt are 21 miles of streets and sidewalks.¹ SF Call April 13, 1912 The official entrance was at Havenscourt Blvd and East 14th Street, with a pergola and a gazebo. The Havenscourt station and business district... Continue Reading →