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. Autocar’s 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 warehouse’s 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. It is in the Waterfront Warehouse District. Marker is at the intersection of 4th
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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); S&W Fine Foods Warehouse (about 300 feet away); Saroni Wholesale Sugar & Rice (about 400 feet away); W.P. Fuller and Co. Warehouse (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.
More about this marker. The Waterfront Warehouse District has special covered trash cans on street corners, with historical markers atop the covers.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Previous Autocar Sales Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 4, 2023
2. Autocar Sales & Service Co. Building and Marker
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 71 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
