Oakland's 'Fourth Avenue Estates' house tour this Sunday, Oct. 9

Susan Mernit Sat, 8 Oct at 1:06am
http://oaklandheritage.org/Events.html

http://oaklandheritage.org/Events.html

Join the Oakland Heritage Alliance for a self-guided house tour of the Glenview neighborhood this Sunday, Oct. 9. and experience the beauty of one of the city's secrets.

The “Glenview: Bungalow Heaven, Craftsman Paradise” tour will take place in the district known during the early years of the 20th century as the Fourth Avenue Estates. Stroll along Park Boulevard and down narrow, winding side streets to enjoy a variety of architectural styles and periods. The 10 houses open for the Glenview tour include early craftsman shingles nestled in woodsy settings, bungalows designed for the “new” working man’s family and Prairie-style blends.

The homes selected illustrate the area’s evolution from a wealthy enclave to a more affordable, commute-friendly neighborhood. 

An all-day reception with light refreshments will provide an opportunity to meet homeowners, OHA members and others interested in Oakland history and architecture.


If You Go

When: 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9

Where: The tour begins at 4414 Park Boulevard and explores the Upper Park Boulevard Glenview District within the area bordered by 38th Avenue, Woodruff, Brighton and Wellington streets.

Cost: $30 for OHA member advanced registration; $35 for OHA member day-of-tour admission; $35 for general advance registration; and $40 for general day-of-tour admission

Details: oaklandheritage.org/Events.html. To pre-register, visit http://glenview.eventbrite.com/  or contact OHA (510-763-9218 or info@oaklandheritage.org).


About Susan Mernit
Susan Mernit is the founder of Oakland Local. She is also a circuit rider for The Community Information Challenge, a program of The John S and James L Knight Foundation, and a consultant to non-profit and community organizations. Susan lives in North Oakland, near the Santa Fe school, with her partner, her housemate, a rescue dog named Cazzie, and a yard full of ants. She is an aspiring gardener, a long-time blogger & entrepreneur, and a recovering journalist who's found home in Oakland.
ChrisCooper commented Array ago

I'd love to see the interiors of these houses assuming they retain some original features. Live too far away at the moment though.

lisha savannah commented Array ago

I would have liked to see such a variety of homes, the evolution of human settlements. I can't tell you how fascinated I am by the vintage accessories, the old vanity mirrors and all sort of decorating objects our predecessors used to embellish their places.