A West Oakland Stroll

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:

• 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, we will continue to make masks available. 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.

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• 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; about 2.5 miles, flat terrain on sidewalks

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.