The Prescott neighborhood in West Oakland was a thriving commercial and transportation hub. Walk along historic 7th St., past Esther’s Orbit Room, a 19th- century whale captain’s house, the site of Lew Hing’s Pacific Cannery, interesting Victorians, and the 1912 16th St. train station area. We return to a festive community art event, West Oakland Matters, near our starting point. Easy; about 2.5 miles, flat terrain on sidewalks

Image Credit: Oakland Local Wiki/Gene Anderson

Meeting Location: West Oakland BART Station, 7th St. at Mandela Parkway

Tour Guide: Naomi Schiff

NOTES:

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Accessibility Note: Easy; about 2.5 miles, flat terrain on sidewalks

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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.