Description: Why was the largest and most technologically advanced theater west of the Mississippi built in Oakland in 1926? What were theaters like a century ago? And why did Oakland pay millions of dollars to renovate this old building? These mysteries will be discussed in this 75 minute walking tour, inside and out, of the fabulous Oakland Fox Theater.

Length: The tour is approximately one hour and fifteen minutes long. While the tour is ADA accessbile, it does involve a mile of walking and stairs/elevators.

Disclaimer: Because the Fox Oakland is an active theater operation, there may be a scenario where the tour needs to be rescheduled due to a last minute act. We anticipate a week's notice in this case and will offer refunds or the opportunity to attend the rescheduled tour.

Tour Leader: Scooter has a degree in architecture from UC Berkeley, and has worked in architecture, graphic design, and environmental graphics. He’s especially interested in art deco and early modern architecture and the built environment.

Location: Meet at the Fox Theater at 1807 Telegraph Avenue under the marquee.

Note! Advance registration is required to attend this tour.

Description: Why was the largest and most technologically advanced theater west of the Mississippi built in Oakland in 1926? What were theaters like a century ago? And why did Oakland pay millions of dollars to renovate this old building? These mysteries will be discussed in this 75 minute walking tour, inside and out, of the fabulous Oakland Fox Theater.

Length: The tour is approximately one hour and fifteen minutes long. While the tour is ADA accessbile, it does involve a mile of walking and stairs/elevators.

Disclaimer: Because the Fox Oakland is an active theater operation, there may be a scenario where the tour needs to be rescheduled due to a last minute act. We anticipate a week's notice in this case and will offer refunds or the opportunity to attend the rescheduled tour.

Tour Leader: Scooter has a degree in architecture from UC Berkeley, and has worked in architecture, graphic design, and environmental graphics. He’s especially interested in art deco and early modern architecture and the built environment.

Location: Meet at the Fox Theater at 1807 Telegraph Avenue under the marquee.

Note! Advance registration is required to attend this tour.

Join us at 2pm March 9 at 16th and Wood to Celebrate the 16th Street Station's listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Unveil a plaque, meet other station supporters, give the station some love. Read more about our efforts on our station page.

Please RSVP so we know who is coming!

Description: Why was the largest and most technologically advanced theater west of the Mississippi built in Oakland in 1926? What were theaters like a century ago? And why did Oakland pay millions of dollars to renovate this old building? These mysteries will be discussed in this 75 minute walking tour, inside and out, of the fabulous Oakland Fox Theater.

Length: The tour is approximately one hour and fifteen minutes long. While the tour is ADA accessbile, it does involve a mile of walking and stairs/elevators.

Disclaimer: Because the Fox Oakland is an active theater operation, there may be a scenario where the tour needs to be rescheduled due to a last minute act. We anticipate a week's notice in this case and will offer refunds or the opportunity to attend the rescheduled tour.

Tour Leader: Scooter has a degree in architecture from UC Berkeley, and has worked in architecture, graphic design, and environmental graphics. He’s especially interested in art deco and early modern architecture and the built environment.

Location: Meet at the Fox Theater at 1807 Telegraph Avenue under the marquee.

Note! Advance registration is required to attend this tour.

Description: Why was the largest and most technologically advanced theater west of the Mississippi built in Oakland in 1926? What were theaters like a century ago? And why did Oakland pay millions of dollars to renovate this old building? These mysteries will be discussed in this 75 minute walking tour, inside and out, of the fabulous Oakland Fox Theater.

Length: The tour is approximately one hour and fifteen minutes long. While the tour is ADA accessbile, it does involve a mile of walking and stairs/elevators.

Disclaimer: Because the Fox Oakland is an active theater operation, there may be a scenario where the tour needs to be rescheduled due to a last minute act. We anticipate a week's notice in this case and will offer refunds or the opportunity to attend the rescheduled tour.

Tour Leader: Scooter has a degree in architecture from UC Berkeley, and has worked in architecture, graphic design, and environmental graphics. He’s especially interested in art deco and early modern architecture and the built environment.

Location: Meet at the Fox Theater at 1807 Telegraph Avenue under the marquee.

Note! Advance registration is required to attend this tour.

Oakland Heritage Alliance is offering a tour of the Posey Tube Oakland Portal with CalTrans. The tour is limited to 10 people and will be on a first-come first-served basis, because space in the Portal is very limited, and because we must adhere to CalTrans regulations. The tour is not ADA compliant.

It is likely that more tours will be offered this year and possibly next year. The California Preservation Foundation held a webinar which covers much of the same material

• Webinar and tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiY0HnDnOdI (106 minutes)

• Tour only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRMllGYtdBY (26 minutes)

To sign up for the tour, please visit the tickets page.

This tour is offered as part of a mitigation program due to planned changes to the area around the Portal, which is a historic resource covered by the California Environmental Quality Act.

Learn more about this tour via Oaklandside.

Read the Historic American Engineering Record, prepared by JRP Historical Consulting.

Oakland Heritage Alliance is offering a tour of the Posey Tube Oakland Portal with CalTrans. The tour is limited to 10 people and will be on a first-come first-served basis, because space in the Portal is very limited, and because we must adhere to CalTrans regulations. The tour is not ADA compliant.

It is likely that more tours will be offered this year and possibly next year. The California Preservation Foundation held a webinar which covers much of the same material

• Webinar and tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiY0HnDnOdI (106 minutes)

• Tour only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRMllGYtdBY (26 minutes)

To sign up for the tour, please visit the tickets page.

This tour is offered as part of a mitigation program due to planned changes to the area around the Portal, which is a historic resource covered by the California Environmental Quality Act.

Learn more about this tour via Oaklandside.

Read the Historic American Engineering Record, prepared by JRP Historical Consulting.

Oakland Heritage Alliance is offering a tour of the Posey Tube Oakland Portal with CalTrans. The tour is limited to 10 people and will be on a first-come first-served basis, because space in the Portal is very limited, and because we must adhere to CalTrans regulations. The tour is not ADA compliant.

It is likely that more tours will be offered this year and possibly next year. The California Preservation Foundation held a webinar which covers much of the same material

• Webinar and tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiY0HnDnOdI (106 minutes)

• Tour only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRMllGYtdBY (26 minutes)

To sign up for the tour, please visit the tickets page.

This tour is offered as part of a mitigation program due to planned changes to the area around the Portal, which is a historic resource covered by the California Environmental Quality Act.

Learn more about this tour via Oaklandside.

Read the Historic American Engineering Record, prepared by JRP Historical Consulting.

Oakland Heritage Alliance is offering a tour of the Posey Tube Oakland Portal with CalTrans. The tour is limited to 10 people and will be on a first-come first-served basis, because space in the Portal is very limited, and because we must adhere to CalTrans regulations. The tour is not ADA compliant.

It is likely that more tours will be offered this year and possibly next year. The California Preservation Foundation held a webinar which covers much of the same material

• Webinar and tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiY0HnDnOdI (106 minutes)

• Tour only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRMllGYtdBY (26 minutes)

To sign up for the tour, please visit the tickets page.

This tour is offered as part of a mitigation program due to planned changes to the area around the Portal, which is a historic resource covered by the California Environmental Quality Act.

Learn more about this tour via Oaklandside.

Read the Historic American Engineering Record, prepared by JRP Historical Consulting.