Learn about efforts to save a historic church on a hill. Look at a Julia Morgan house and a historic school. Follow one of Oakland’s pedestrian staircases to Glen Echo Creek and Richmond Blvd. with fine examples of California bungalows, Mission, and Mediterranean style homes. See the 1864 J. Mora Moss house, and the newly-built Mosswood Recreation Center. Wear stair-climbing shoes! —Naomi Schiff & Linda Taylor
Meeting Location: 111 Fairmount Ave. at 29th St. Park in the lot, driveway off Fairmount, courtesy of Oakland Peace Center.
Tour Guides: Naomi Schiff & Linda Taylor
Accessibility Note: Active; wear stair-climbing shoes!
NOTES:
PLEASE MEET 15 MINUTES BEFORE listed time to allow for registration.
We kindly request you register in advance. In-person registration will be first-come-first-served on a space available basis. We cannot guarantee a spot will be available.
We offer fee waivers for limited income residents— just ask!
Comfortable walking shoes, sun hats and sunscreen are recommended. Bring water.
Vouchers, limited-income accommodation, and any other special circumstances should be handled in advance. Please email info@oaklandheritage.org for assistance
Check your email the morning of the walking tour for any last-minute changes, clarifications, or cancellation.
If you need assistance navigating Humanitix, please reach out to us at info@oaklandheritage.org or call our office at (510) 763-9218 and we’d be happy to help.
Due to the ongoing presence of Covid, please continue to be vigilant to keep our community safe. If you feel ill the day of a tour, please stay home. If after a tour, you become ill and test positive, please let us know as soon as possible. Thank you.
These tours support Oakland Heritage Alliance, a non-profit that tells Oakland’s story through walking tours, lectures, newsletters and advocacy. We welcome volunteers and new members!