Mills Gardens is bounded by 55th and Seminary Avenues, Mills College, and the Nelson Estate. Mills Gardens, the centrally-located subdivision, was placed on sale on May 03, 1924. The Fred T. Wood Co. were the owners and developers. The land that Mills Gardens was once a part of Mills College and was known as the "old meadow."... Continue Reading →
Then & Now – McClymonds High School
A Bit of History of McClymonds High School in OAKLAND CA. This is not meant to be a complete history.
Montclair Realty – Pioneers of the Hills
In 1924 brothers Paul and Herman Pause formed Montclair Realty Co. Before that, Paul worked for the Realty Syndicate. Oakland Tribune Apr 01, 1928 Paul and Herman Pause The business district of Montclair looked like this when Montclair Realty was formed. Graded and staked lots in the undeveloped Montclair district's downtown in Oakland, California Eston... Continue Reading →
Merriewood
Merriewood is a section or neighborhood of the Montclair District of Oakland. The Realty Syndicate was the exclusive agent selling the tract. It first went on sale in 1924. Oakland Tribune Yearbook 1926 Oakland Tribune stated that: no other tract in Oakland can offer such a "combination of a magnificent view and comfortable home" The... Continue Reading →