Downtown Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Pardee House
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 9, 2014
1. The Pardee House Marker
Built in 1868 by Enoch H. Pardee (1827-96), physician, Mayor of Oakland, State Assemblyman, and Senator, it was the home of the families of E. H. Pardee and his son, George C. Pardee (1857- 1941), physician, Mayor of Oakland, Governor of California (1903-07), and President of the East Bay Municipal Utility District.
Erected by Alameda County Historical Society. (Marker Number 1027.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 37° 48.272′ N, 122° 16.673′ W. Marker is in Oakland, California, in Alameda County. It is in Downtown Oakland. Marker is on 11th Street near Castro Street when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 672 11th Street, 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. Lafayette Square Timeline (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chabot Observatory (about 500 feet away); Preservation Park (about 600 feet away); First Unitarian Church of Oakland (about 800 feet away); Charles S. Greene Library
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Regarding The Pardee House. Oakland's Pardee Home is one of the greatest architectural and historical treasures of Northern California. First-time visitors might initially be attracted by the exterior beauty of the house and its gardens, but after entering the house they learn of its outstanding historical importance and of its unique interiors and artifacts from throughout the world.
In 1976 this home was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
In 1998 this home was designated California Historical Landmark No. 1027 - “The property was built by prominent Oakland pioneer Enoch Pardee, who was a state senator and representative to the Assembly. He was also mayor of Oakland in the 1870’s. Enoch Pardee’s son George also served as Oakland’s mayor but is better known as the “Earthquake” Governor of California, holding office from 1903 through 1907. George Pardee was an important Progressive voice in California Republican politics, but his
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 9, 2014
2. The Pardee House Marker
Also see . . . Pardee Home. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 27, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 9, 2014
3. The Pardee Home Museum
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 9, 2014
4. The Pardee House
5. The Pardee House - circa 1900
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 530 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 16, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
