Waterfront Warehouse District in Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
W.P. Fuller and Co. Warehouse
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado
1. W.P. Fuller and Co. Warehouse Marker
Construction Date: 1914, additions 1937, 1945 & 1950
Architectural Style: Early 20th century utilitarian
W.P. Fuller paint company built and occupied the Districts first warehouse, distributing paint and window glass throughout the western United States via the nearby Western Pacific freight depot at 3rd and Harrison Street.
The two=story warehouse was designed in the early 20th century utilitarian style by renowned architect Walter Reed with decorative brick surfaces, heavy pilasters (false columns), and metal windows. The first floor was built at rail-height so that goods could be loaded and offloaded from the trains coming through the 3rd Street rail track. The warehouse was later occupied by the East Bay Tire Company. Its renovation in 1997 to the Brick House Lofts added two floors with a zigzag roof and replaced the once-used train bays with metal windows.
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 1914.
Location. 37° 47.673′ N, 122° 16.205′ W. Marker is in Oakland, California
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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: Waterfront Warehouse District (a few steps from this marker); Former Safeway Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Safeway Stores Corporate Headquarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oaklands Waterfront Warehouse District (about 300 feet away); Prime Smoked Meats (about 400 feet away); Autocar Sales & Service Co. (about 400 feet away); S&W Fine Foods Warehouse (about 400 feet away); C.L. Greeno Pacific Coast Headquarters (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.
Other markers no longer nearby. W.P. Fuller & Co. (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Safeway Stores (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); S & W Fine Foods (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Western States (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); Davis-Parker Whse. (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
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Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 4, 2023
2. W.P. Fuller and Co. Warehouse and Marker
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Previous W.P. Fuller & 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 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 522 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 3. submitted on July 5, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.
