Downtown Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
1930 Where the World Comes to Oakland
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 21, 2020
1. 1930 Where the World Comes to Oakland Marker
Inscription.
1930 Where the World Comes to Oakland. . , The opening of the Panama Canal in 1914 made way for new trade routes that led to a shipping boom in the post-war world of the 1920s. By 1925, Oakland was ready to capitalize on growing international commerce. On November 10, the people of Oakland approved a $9,960,000 bond measure to fund major improvements to the city's harbor.
Five years later, the city opened the 9th Avenue Terminal. For decades, it was used to load and unload break-bulk cargo that isn't transported in standardized containers like lumber and steel. Though its relevance diminished after containerization took over the world of shipping in the 1960s, the remains of the 9th Avenue Terminal building have been preserved as an homage to the history of the site, as well as a gathering place for the people of Oakland.
The opening of the Panama Canal in 1914 made way for new
trade routes that led to a shipping boom in the post-war
world of the 1920s. By 1925, Oakland was ready to capitalize
on growing international commerce. On November 10, the
people of Oakland approved a $9,960,000 bond measure
to fund major improvements to the city's harbor.
Five years later, the city opened the 9th Avenue Terminal.
For decades, it was used to load and unload break-bulk
cargo that isn't transported in standardized
containers like lumber and steel. Though its relevance
diminished after containerization took over the world
of shipping in the 1960s, the remains of the 9th Avenue
Terminal building have been preserved as an homage to
the history of the site, as well as a gathering place for the
people of Oakland.
Location. 37° 47.227′ N, 122° 15.401′ W. Marker is in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. It is in Downtown Oakland. Marker is on 9th Avenue east of Brooklyn Basin Way, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oakland CA 94606, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of
More about this marker. The marker is mounted to a building facade facing 9th Street in Township Commons waterfront park.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 21, 2020
2. 1930 Where the World Comes to Oakland Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here to the left of the doorway on the facade. Although most of the terminal was dismantled and removed, the developer retained 3 sections, including the
one shown here, as "ghost" frameworks to outline a portion of the remains of the 180,000 sq. foot building. Oakland Wiki website entry Click for more information.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
