Oakland Unfolded
A bit of history of the automotive industry in Oakland from 1911 to the mid-1960s. After surveying the coast, the leaders of General Motors decided Oakland was the logical place to build a new plant. Oakland was ideal, with facilities for Southern Pacific, Santa Fe, and Western Pacific railroads and deep-water ports.
In the late summer and early fall of 1893 residents of Elmhurst began building a simple and dignified wood-framed church.
Iveywood and the Iveywood Extension are subdivisions in the Elmhurst District of Oakland.
The Oakland Zoo is home to over 750 native and exotic animals. They are recognized for our outstanding animal care, particularly our elephant care program: the 17,000 square foot, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital — the largest wild animal veterinary facility in Northern California
In 1980 seven Oakland families were approved for a construction loan of $45,000 to participate in the Owner-Built Housing Program of Oakland Neighborhood Housing Services (ONHS).
Lockwood opened in August of 1942. Originally designed for low-income families regardless of employment, they were converted for the use of families the defense industry only.
W.H." Harvey" Bentley of the Bentley Ostrich Farm in San Diego County announced the opening of a branch in the Elmhurst District (sometimes Fruitvale) of Oakland at East 14th and High Street.
A bit of history of John Swett, Roosevelt, Tompkins, Parker and Woodlands schools.
I hope to show Then and Now images of Oakland Schools in this series of posts. Along with a bit of the history of each school, I highlight. Some 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... Continue Reading →
Toler Heights Toler Ranch William Pinkney Toler (1829-1899) and his wife Maria Antonia (1836-1926) owned 330 (349) acres of land in the foothills of Elmhurst. Maria was the daughter of Hermenegildo "Ignacio" Peralta. William and Maria were married in 1853. The Ranch was on the foothills road between Elmhurst and San Leandro, later known as... Continue Reading →
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