A bit of history of Smith's Clothiers, which began in Oakland as Money-Back Smith. -"Money Refunded If Goods Are Not Satisfactory."
Then and Now – Downtown Oakland
Then and Now - Downtown Oakland - My 150th post!
Downtown Modernization Program
Modernization some of the "elderly buildings" in the downtown area.
Uptown – A Bit of History
Historically the Uptown district represents a distinct phase of expansion of Oakland's business district in the 1920s and 30s.