First Stop: The Bilger Quarry Historical Site at the south end of the Safeway parking lot.The Quarry was in operation from 1870 to 1923.It provided rock for Oakland’s roads.
Now it serves as a reservoir for the Claremont Country Club.(Glen Echo Creek is the source of its water).
Second Stop: Macky Hall (formerly known as the Treadwell Mansion) on the CCA campus.
In 1879, the five-acre site was sold to William Elmer Hale for $500 (source is Annalee Allen’s, “House on a Hill: The Hale-Treadwell House at CCAC,” 2). William Hale had the mansion constructed between 1879-1881. William Hale (1842-1900) was a descendent of the Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale (famous for saying ” I regret I only have one life to give to my country” before he was hung by the British). In 1889 the property and the mansion were purchased for $35,000 in cash by brothers John & James Treadwell. In 1922, the 3.95-acre Treadwell Estate was purchased from the Treadwell family by Frederick H. Meyer for $60,000 to relocate the California School of Arts & Crafts from its Berkeley campus to that property at 5212 Broadway. Source is “California College of the Arts Oakland Campus 5212 Broadway History Resource Evaluation” [18322] by Page & Turnbull on November 19.2019. In 2017 CCA provided an option to redevelop the property to Emerald Fund & Equity Community Builders who intend to build between 400-600 apartments. Two (out of 12) buildings on the campus will be saved: Treadwell Mansion & its Carriage House.
Third Stop: Studio One on 45th St
This was the site of the Ladies Home Relief Society Children’s Home which was built in 1874.
A Lightstick by Cork Marcheschi on the grounds of Studio One.
Lightsticks plaque at Studio One
Fourth Stop: Oakland Technical High School.
Built in 1914 Oakland Technical High School is the Home of many notable students including Stephen Bechtel (1918), Ron Dellums (1953), Clint Eastwood (1949), Curt Flood (1956), Rickey Henderson (1976), Rod McKuen (1951), the Pointer Sisters: Ruth (1963), Anita (1965), Pat (1965), and Jack Soo (1934).11934)
Fifth Stop: The J Mora Moss House in Mosswood Park
The J Mora Moss House was built in 1864.It is Oakland Heritage Landmark Number 6. It is 1 of 5 historic homes owned by the city of Oakland
Sixth Stop: King’s Daughters Home
It was designed by Julia Morgan and dedicated in 1912. It is now used by Kaiser Permanente.
This King’s Daughters Home entrance gateway was designed by Julia Morgan. It commemorates her younger brother Sam who died in 1913.From Left: Tour Leaders Naomi Schiff & Tom Debley, on the right is Neil Heyden, who volunteered to carry the Tour’s heavy PA speaker (that’s a 3 hour job!).Alison Finlay, OHA’s Ambassador of Good Will.Oakland Heritage Walking Tours are an excellent way to learn about the history of Oakland.
Public Meeting Invitation – California College of the Arts Oakland Property Reuse Project
Dear Neighbor:
The California College of the Arts (CCA), along with local developers Equity Community Builders and Emerald Fund, invite you to join us at a community meeting to learn about future reuse plans for the Oakland CCA campus, ask questions, and provide input.
· Date: Monday, November 27, 2017
· Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
· Location: Oakland Technical High School Library
4351 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611
· Parking: Parking available at the school. Please enter the gate on 45th Street closest to Manila Avenue.
Please feel free to forward this invitation on to interested parties. If you have any questions or want more information, please call CCA Community Relations Consultant Tracy Craig at (510) 334-4866 or tracy@craig-communications.com.
https://www.rockridgedistrict.com/
Now it serves as a reservoir for the Claremont Country Club.(Glen Echo Creek is the source of its water).
Rockridge Manor Neighborhood 