Produce and Waterfront in Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
W.P. Fuller & Co.
Oakland Waterfront Warehouse District
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 13, 2020
1. W.P. Fuller & Co. Marker
The West Coast's largest and oldest paint company built the District's first warehouse. W. P. Fuller Paint Company used the warehouse to distribute paint and window glass throughout the western United States. Although the company has been sold many times over the years, the Fuller paint brand endures today. East Bay Tire Co. was a later warehouse occupant. Although no longer a District contributor because of a 1997 rooftop addition, the W. P. Fuller warehouse anchors the District's southwest boundary and its 1914 construction begins the District's period of significance.
Designer Walter D. Reed Construction Date 1914, add. 1937, 1945 & 1950, rem. 1997
Architectural Style Early 20th century utilitarian
Erected by Jack London Neighborhood Association. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1997.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 47.665′ N, 122° 16.211′ W. Marker was in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. It was in Produce and Waterfront. It was at the intersection of Third Street and Jackson Street, on the left
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We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
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 walking distance of this location: Waterfront Warehouse District (here, next to this marker); W.P. Fuller and Co. Warehouse (a few steps from this marker); Former Safeway Headquarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Safeway Stores Corporate Headquarters (about 300 feet away); Prime Smoked Meats (about 400 feet away); S&W Fine Foods Warehouse (about 400 feet away); Oaklands Waterfront Warehouse District (about 400 feet away); Autocar Sales & Service Co. (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.
Other markers no longer nearby. Safeway Stores (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); S & W Fine Foods (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Davis-Parker Whse. (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); Western States (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Replacement
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 13, 2020
2. W.P. Fuller & Co. Building and Marker
The marker is visible here, forming the top part of the trash receptacle on the corner.
Additional commentary.
1. Marker Replaced
The historical markers in the Waterfront Warehouse District have been updated. A different marker on the same subject has been placed across the street from where this one was located.
— Submitted July 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 2,953 times since then and 207 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
