Waterfront Warehouse District in Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Oakland Plumbing Supply, P.E. O’Hair & Co.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 4, 2023
1. Oakland Plumbing Supply, P.E. O’Hair & Co. Marker
Construction Date: 1929, Remodeled 1998
Architectural Style: Early 20th century utilitarian with Beaux Arts elements
This building was one of the few built in the District during the 1920s that did not serve a wholesale grocery purpose, and was used as a plumbing supply warehouse and showroom from 1929 to 1998.
Twenty years after is was founded in 1909, the Oakland Plumbing Supply Company built this 30,000 square foot warehouse for its operations. As one of the largest distributors of plumbing, heating and engineering supplies on the Pacific Coast, its owner, Edward A. Eames, designed and built the building for his growing business. The showroom had a red herringbone patterned tile floor and an open gable beaned ceiling. There is still a garland shield with the company’s initials over the doorway.
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 1929.
Location. 37° 47.755′ N, 122° 16.313′ W. Marker is in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. It is in the Waterfront Warehouse District.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saroni Wholesale Sugar & Rice (a few steps from this marker); George A. Posey Tube Oakland Portal (within shouting distance of this marker); Fourth Street Circa 1962 (within shouting distance of this marker); Poultry Producers of Central California Distribution Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Waterfront Warehouse District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Western Pacific Freight Depot (about 300 feet away); United Grocers Ltd. Warehouse (about 300 feet away); Western States Grocery (about 300 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 Oakland Plumbing Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 4, 2023
2. Oakland Plumbing Supply, P.E. O’Hair & Co. Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 4, 2023
3. Opposite Side of A Marker/Trash Can
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 9, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 3. submitted on July 5, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
