Mulford Gardens in San Leandro in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
San Leandro Oyster Beds
Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010
1. San Leandro Oyster Beds Marker
Oysters were the mainstay of the California fishing industry at the turn of the century. Along this site (the original Mulford Canal) the San Leandro oyster beds flourished. In 1892 William Roberts field title to the beds south along San Lorenzo Canal and in 1895 Thomas Mulford filed title here at Mulford Canal. The beds were often plagued by oyster pirates such as Jack London. (Marker Number 824.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 37° 41.721′ N, 122° 11.597′ W. Marker was in San Leandro, California, in Alameda County. It was in Mulford Gardens. It was on North Pike Road near Neptune Road. Marker was located at the San Leandro Marina, at the south end of the parking lot off of South Dike Road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: San Leandro CA 94577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in California’s San Francisco Bay Area and on the Coast Ranges. It was also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it was in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Still on Patrol (within shouting distance of this marker); Australian Aviators (approx. 2.3 miles away); First Successful Non-stop Trans-Pacific Air Flight
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More about this marker. The marker is pictured in a television show titled "San Leandro: Sausage King," part of the "City Confidential" series.
Regarding San Leandro Oyster Beds. This site was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No.824 on June 7, 1984.
Also see . . .
1. San Leandro Oyster Beds. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 13, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Oyster Guide: California. Website entry (Submitted on June 17, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 15, 2022
2. Marker Still Missing
Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 10, 2010
3. San Leandro Oyster Beds Mural
Bolt holes from the original marker can be seen above the contributors plaque.
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 15, 2022
4. Marker Still Missing From Mural
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,180 times since then and 69 times this year. Last updated on December 20, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1. submitted on January 10, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on October 31, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 3. submitted on January 10, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on October 31, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
