Waterfront Warehouse District in Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Autocar Sales & Service Co.
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 4, 2023
1. Autocar Sales & Service Co. Marker
Construction Date: 1920, Remodeled 2019
Architectural Style: Early 20th century commercial
The Autocare Sales & Service Co. showroom with a service garage was built here in 1920. Autocars central location signaled the growing importance of truck transportation to the District.
The renovation which began in 2019 for retail and commercial use aims to restore filled in windows and the original brick exterior to bring back the warehouses aesthetic as an early 20th century commercial building. Its acclaimed architect, A.W. Smith, also designed two other District warehouses: 267 Fourth Street in 1920 and 300 Weber in 1923. Subsequent occupants included a produce warehouse in the late 1930s, wholesale liquors in the 1950s, and a food distribution business in the 2000s.
A National Register Historic District
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 37° 47.728′ N, 122° 16.239′ W. Marker is in Oakland, California, in Alameda County.
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area and on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is 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 finds 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 marker: C.L. Greeno Pacific Coast Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); United Grocers Ltd. Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Western States Grocery (within shouting distance of this marker); Prime Smoked Meats (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Safeway Headquarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 4, 2023
2. Autocar Sales & Service Co. Building and Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. Western States (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); United Grocers (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); C.L. Greeno Co. (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Autocar Sales (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); Safeway Stores (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Fourth St. circa 1962 (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); S & W Fine Foods (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The Waterfront Warehouse District has special covered trash cans on street corners, with historical markers atop the covers.
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Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 4, 2023
3. Opposite Side of A Marker/Trash Can
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
