Produce and Waterfront in Oakland in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Heinolds’ First and Last Chance Saloon
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 9, 2014
1. Heinolds’ First and Last Chance Saloon Marker
above
Heinolds’ First and
Last Chance Saloon
in continuous operation on this site
since 1883 and closely associated
with the famous author
Jack London
was listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
On September 1, 2000
below
Literary Landmarks Register
designates
Heinold’s First and
Last Chance
as a National Literary Landmark.
Befriended by Johnny Heinold
at this original site,
Jack London
met many seafaring and waterfront
characters which he later immortalized
in his adventure novels. Heinold’s
is referred to several times
in his book John Barleycorn.
Erected 1998 by Friends of the Oakand Library.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Literary Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 1, 2000.
Location. 37° 47.632′ N, 122° 16.483′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jack London (a few steps from this marker); Jack London’s Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Jack London Square Development (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oakland Railroad History (about 600 feet away); Pony Express Ferry “Oakland” (about 800 feet away); Origins of Oakland (about 800 feet away); Western Pacific Freight Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oakland's First Wharf (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.
More about this marker. This marker is located in Jack London Square. Jack London Square is closed to vehicular traffic.
Additional keywords. Jack London
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 9, 2014
2. Heinolds’ First and Last Chance Saloon Marker
The plaques are on the front, left of the building.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 9, 2014
3. Mural on the left side of Heinolds’ First and Last Chance Saloon
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 643 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 16, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
