A bit more history of some of the homes built in the 1930s in the Piedmont Pines neighborhood of Oakland.
26 Ascot Court – Piedmont Pines
One of the Model Homes in Piedmont Pines - Ascot Court
Drake Drive – Montclair Highlands
In 1937 Frederick L. Confer designed a "modernistic' (now art deco) home for Mr. and Mrs. George H. Everest and their two daughters. The Everest family had been living at 1760 Mountain Blvd before moving into their new Montclair Highlands home at 1831 Drake Drive. The home was developed by Emge and Stockman. It was... Continue Reading →
Style House in Piedmont Pines
The "Style House" opened to the public in April 1935. Over 1500 visitors passed through the home that first weekend.Local architect Frederick L. Confer designed the home.