15 Landmarks in Oakland to Visit Visual Story

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Introduction

15 Landmarks in Oakland to Visit Visual Story

There are numerous landmarks in Oakland worth visiting despite the fact that it's sometimes an...

LANDMARK 1

Heinold's First And Last Chance Saloon

Heinold's First And Last Chance Saloon is one of the oldest attractions in Oakland. It...

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LANDMARK 2

Alameda County Title Insurance Co. Building

The Alameda County Title Insurance Co. Building is an underrated Oakland landmark from the 1920s...

LANDMARK 3

Joaquin Miller Park

Locals around the Bay Area love coming to Joaquin Miller Park for a day of...

LANDMARK 4

Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate

Built in 1899, Dunsmuir House was a wedding gift to Alexander Dunsmuir's bride. However, the...

LANDMARK 5

Charles And Lucretia Bates House

After the great 1906 earthquake shook the California Bay Area, the Adams Point neighborhood in...

LANDMARK 6

Jack London Square

Named after the famed adventure writer who spent much of his time in Oakland, Jack...

LANDMARK 7

Ellen Kenna House

The Ellen Kenna House was built around the time of the California Gold Rush in...

LANDMARK 8

Old Survivor Redwood Tree

Not far from the city center, you'll find one of the most unique California historical...

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LANDMARK 9

Roos Brothers Building

In the late-1800s, the Roos Brothers were taking over the fashion industry in California. Known...

LANDMARK 10

San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge

The San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge, or as it's commonly known, Bay Bridge, is...

LANDMARK 11

Chinese Presbyterian Church

Oakland's Chinese Presbyterian Church is one of the oldest of its kind in the San...

LANDMARK 12

Lake Merritt Hotel

Lake Merritt is a 140-acre lake in the center of Oakland that has long been...

LANDMARK 13

Joe & Rose Shoong House

One fact about California that can't be denied is that it has always had a...

LANDMARK 14

Oakland Title Insurance Building

One of the Oakland historical landmarks that best represents the city's growth in the 1920s...

LANDMARK 15

Antonio Maria Peralta House

When exploring Oakland, make sure to visit the Peralta Hacienda Historical Park. Spread over six...

Conclusion

In Summary

Oakland is a short distance from San Francisco, so it's an easy stop for anyone...

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