Produce and Waterfront in Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

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American Bag Co.

Oakland Waterfront Warehouse District

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 13, 2020

1. American Bag Co. Marker

Inscription. American Bag and Union Hide Company pioneered the vacuum cleaning and machine mend- ing of used burlap bags which it resold as "Guaranteed Amerbags” with an unconditional guarantee, an unusual practice at the time. The company also made new burlap, cotton, and open mesh bags used by rail and water shippers. Individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places for architecture, the American Bag Co. warehouse is distinguished by the rich textures and patterns of its three-dimensional polychrome brickwork and by the rhythm of its arched windows. The warehouse was lovingly restored in 1994 by Marianne and Ron Dreisbach.

Designer Leonard H. Thomas • Construction Date 1917, remodeled 1994-95
Architectural Style Early 20th century utilitarian

Erected by Jack London Neighborhood Association. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1994.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 47.714′ N, 122° 16.332′ W. Marker was in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. It was in

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Produce and Waterfront. It was at the intersection of Third Street and Harrison Street, on the left when traveling north on Third Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 299 Third Street, Oakland CA 94607, United States of America.

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 Mexico’s 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); Poultry Producers of Central California Distribution Center (a few steps from this marker); Western Pacific Freight Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Oakland Plumbing Supply, P.E. O’Hair & Co. (about

American Bag Co. Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 13, 2020

2. American Bag Co. Building and Marker

The marker is visible here, forming the top part of the trash receptacle on the corner.

300 feet away, measured in a direct line); S&W Fine Foods Warehouse (about 300 feet away); George A. Posey Tube Oakland Portal (about 300 feet away); Prime Smoked Meats (about 300 feet away); Saroni Wholesale Sugar & Rice (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.

Other markers no longer nearby. Western Pacific RR (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Poultry Producers (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Davis-Parker Whse. (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Oakland Plumbing (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Additional commentary.
1. Marker Removed
The historical markers in the Waterfront Warehouse District have been updated. A marker on a different subject is in its place. A replacement for this marker subject was not located.

— Submitted July 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 552 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 16, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.