Sheffield Village was touted in contemporary descriptions as a place “where color schemes and nature blend in perfect harmony.” Designated an Oakland City Historic District, Sheffield Village, one of the first homeowners associa- tions on the west coast, is a 100-acre enclave of single family houses begun in 1939. The tour will explore the community plan, house styles, preservation uses, and whether it lives up to the pre-WW II hype. Easy; mostly flat terrain

Image Credit: Courtesy Greg Novak

Meeting Location: Near the traffic island, southeast corner of Revere Ave. and Marlow Dr.

Tour Guide: Greg Novak

NOTES:

PLEASE MEET 15 MINUTES BEFORE listed time to allow for registration.
We kindly request you register in advance. In-person registration will be first-come-first-served on a space available basis. We cannot guarantee a spot will be available.
We offer fee waivers for limited income residents— just ask!
Comfortable walking shoes, sun hats and sunscreen are recommended. Bring water.
Vouchers, limited-income accommodation, and any other special circumstances should be handled in advance. Please email info@oaklandheritage.org for assistance
Check your email the morning of the walking tour for any last-minute changes, clarifications, or cancellation.
If you need assistance navigating Humanitix, please reach out to us at info@oaklandheritage.org or call our office at (510) 763-9218 and we’d be happy to help.
Due to the ongoing presence of Covid, please continue to be vigilant to keep our community safe. If you feel ill the day of a tour, please stay home. If after a tour, you become ill and test positive, please let us know as soon as possible. Thank you.
These tours support Oakland Heritage Alliance, a non-profit that tells Oakland’s story through walking tours, lectures, newsletters and advocacy. We welcome volunteers and new members!

Accessibility Note: Easy; mostly flat terrain

About Oakland Heritage Alliance

Oakland Heritage Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership organization which advocates the protection, preservation, and revitalization of Oakland's architectural, historic, cultural and natural resources through publications, education, and direct action.