Downtown Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The History of the Site of the Shade Tree
Erected 1990 by E Clampus Vitus, Joaquin Murrieta Chapter No. 13.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 37° 47.356′ N, 122° 15.668′ W. Marker is in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. It is in Downtown Oakland. Marker is on 5th Avenue near Embarcadero, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 48 5th Avenue, Oakland CA 94606, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1930 Where the World Comes to Oakland (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1920 Moving the World's Cargo (approx. 0.3 miles away); Safeway Stores Corporate Headquarters (approx. 0.6 miles away); Waterfront Warehouse District (approx. 0.6 miles away); Oakland’s Waterfront Warehouse District (approx. 0.6 miles away); W.P. Fuller and Co. Warehouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Former Safeway Headquarters (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Waterfront Warehouse District (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.
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