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

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Fourth St. circa 1962

Oakland Waterfront Warehouse District

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 13, 2020

1. Fourth St. circa 1962 Marker

Inscription. The District's Fourth Street streetscape has changed very little since 1954, the end of the period that qualifies the District for the National Register. The later warehouses - beginning at the northeast corner of Fourth and Harrison Streets and wrapping around the Oakland Portal - were constructed during the economic revival that followed the end of World War II. These Moderne warehouses have identical American common bond brickwork and form their own coherent subgroup. Yet in their setting, size, style, uses, and materials, the later warehouses relate to the District's older warehouses and together they form a distinctive, cohesive, and recognizable 20th century industrial streetscape.

Designer A.W. Smith, N.B. Green, Ralph Wastell • Architectural Style Early 20th century utilitarian and Moderne
Construction Dates 1920, 1923, 1928, 1945

Erected by Jack London Neighborhood Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 47.76′ N, 122° 16.296′ W. Marker was in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. It was

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in Produce and Waterfront. Marker was at the intersection of Fourth Street and Harrison Street, on the right when traveling north on Fourth Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Oakland CA 94607, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Saroni Wholesale Sugar & Rice (here, next to this marker); Oakland Plumbing Supply, P.E. O’Hair & Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); George A. Posey Tube Oakland Portal (within shouting distance of this marker); Fourth Street Circa 1962 (within shouting distance of this marker); Western States Grocery (within shouting distance of this marker); United Grocers Ltd. Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Poultry Producers of Central California Distribution Center (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); C.L. Greeno Pacific Coast Headquarters (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Replacement Fourth Street Circa 1962 Marker

Additional commentary.
1. Marker Replaced

Fourth St. circa 1962 Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 13, 2020

2. Fourth St. circa 1962 Marker - wide view

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

The historical markers in the Waterfront Warehouse District have been updated. A different marker on the same subject has been placed one block west from where this one was located.

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

Fourth Street, taken from the marker site, looking south(ish) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 13, 2020

3. Fourth Street, taken from the marker site, looking south(ish)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 17, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.