Waterfront Warehouse District in Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Fourth Street Circa 1962
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado
1. Fourth Street Circa 1962 Marker
Inscription.
Fourth Street Circa 1962. . The District’s Fourth Street streetscape has changed very little since 1954, the beginning 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. 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.
The District’s Fourth Street streetscape has changed very little since 1954, the beginning 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. 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.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. 37° 47.773′ N, 122° 16.328′ W. Marker is in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. It is in the Waterfront Warehouse District. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street and Harrison Street, on the right when traveling west on 4th Street. The resin and metal marker is mounted at the street coroner across from the George A. Posey Tube Oakland Portal. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oakland CA 94607, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George A. Posey Tube Oakland Portal (a few steps from
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Previous Fourth St. circa 1962 Marker
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 4, 2023
2. Fourth Street Circa 1962 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
