A bit more history of some of the homes built in the 1930s in the Piedmont Pines neighborhood of Oakland.
Piedmont Pines Display Homes
Living on the Shore of Lake Temescal
When Walter was attending school, he lived with his mother and stepfather, George W. Logan. They lived on a farm alongside Lake Temescal, where Logan was the caretaker for the filtering plant that supplied Oakland's drinking water.
East of Piedmont
A bit of history of the development of the subdivisions in Montclair during the 1920s.
Queen For A Day
Would you like to be Queen for a Day?! Host Jack Bailey would say that the entire audience would reply: "YES!" Dolly Monks won a new candy store in Montclair (Oakland CA)
Christmas Time in Montclair
I thought I would take a moment to share some Christmas ads and articles from The Montclarion. I know these ads will bring back memories from some of you. From the 1940s The Montclarion 1941 The Montcalrion 1941 The Montclarion 1945 The Montclarion 1945 The Montclarion 1945 The Montclarion 1945 The Montclarion The 1950s The... Continue Reading →
The Home Place of Romance – Smith Reserve
Smith Reserve was a subdivision in Montclair and is now called Piedmont Pines.
A Storybook Firehouse
Montclair Firehouse is a City of Oakland Historic Landmark in the Montclair district. It was built in 1927.
“The Newspaper With The Hillside Slant”
A bit of history of "The Montclarion "The Newspaper with the Hillside Slant"
Hamburger Joints in Montclair
Most who grew up in the Montclair District of Oakland have fond memories of Mort's Drive-in on the corner of Moraga and Medau. My memories of Mort's are from when it was on Thornhill Drive next to the 7-11. The smell of french fries (the best!)wafting through the air and into our classrooms would make... Continue Reading →
Then & Now – Oakland Schools – Part 20
Montera Middle School is discussed